Strong as a Mother

Where Anger Meets Peace: Madeline’s Journey Through Infertility, Loss, and God’s Steadiness

*content warning: infertility, miscarriage & pregnancy loss, NICU trauma, infant loss, emergency surgery, postpartum PTSD & depression, medical negligence, faith crisis / anger toward God Madeline’s story is one of the deepest valleys a mother can walk through: infertility, miscarriage, NICU trauma, emergency surgery, losing her daughter Lilybeth at 19 days old, more loss, and finally the bittersweet joy of welcoming her rainbow baby, Rosalie. But even more, this is a story about anger, faith, shock, survival, and the peace that only God can give in the exact moment you think you won’t make it. It’s about learning that anger isn’t sin…and grief isn’t failure. It’s about discovering God in the middle of the collapse, not after it. And it’s about carrying both joy and sorrow in the same arms, sometimes in the same breath. If you’ve ever questioned God in your pain, wrestled with guilt in grief, or tried to hold your baby while grieving another...Madeline’s voice will meet you tenderly, honestly, and without rushing your healing. LISTEN IN FOR… * the hidden emotional layers of infertility and recurrent loss * what NICU trauma feels like when your own body is barely surviving * the moment she asked God to swap places with her baby and the peace that met her * learning to hold anger without shame * the faith that carried her through the darkest months * navigating motherhood after trauma, anxiety, and PTSD * how she honors Lilybeth while mothering her rainbow 🌐 Links & Community * All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial [https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial] * Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6] * Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial * Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 [https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068]

More Than a Patient: Shuly's Story of Reclaiming Her Voice and Peace After Birth Trauma

*content warning: birth trauma, NICU experience, medical negligence* When Shuly’s first baby was born and rushed to the NICU, she couldn’t walk. A nerve injury during delivery left her paralyzed and desperate for answers that didn’t come. Despite obvious signs that something was wrong, her concerns were brushed off again and again. In this powerful episode, Shuly opens up about her experience with medical negligence, what it was like seeing her newborn connected to tubes while she could barely move, and how that moment shaped her trust in the healthcare system for years to come. She also shares what healing has looked like: from learning to advocate for herself, to finding calm in nature, and discovering ways to release stress and emotion without letting them control her. This episode is a reminder that strength isn’t about silence...it’s about using your voice, even when it shakes. 🎧 LISTEN IN FOR... ⚡ A nerve injury that changed everything and what it revealed about medical negligence. 👶 The heartbreak of seeing her newborn in the NICU while she couldn’t even walk. 🗣️ The long journey toward self-advocacy and rebuilding trust in medical care. 🌿 How Shuly learned to release stress and emotion in healthy, grounding ways. 💛 Why patient-centered care isn’t optional...it’s essential. 🌐 Links & Community * All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial [https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial] * Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6] * Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial  * Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 [https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068]

Strength Through Surrender: How Motherhood and Faith Refined Jamie’s Heart

As a mom of three and a business owner, Jamie has spent years discovering what true strength looks like: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. From a home birth that showed her untapped physical power, to building a thriving chiropractic practice while raising a family, to learning to release control and trust Jesus with her motherhood...each season refined her in powerful ways. Her story reminds us that the refining fire of motherhood doesn’t burn us down. It shapes us into something stronger, steadier, and surrendered. And at 40, her rebaptism became the ultimate symbol of that transformation. 🎧 Listen In For... ✨ What “strength” in motherhood really means 💼 The challenges of growing a business while raising littles ❤️ Letting go of guilt and perfection 🙏 How rebaptism at 40 became the most freeing act of faith 🌐 Links & Community * All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial [https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial] * Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6] * Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial  * Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 [https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068]

Redeeming the Mirror: How God Used Kyra's Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis to Heal Body Image Wounds

*content warning - gestational diabetes, negative body image, past trauma* When Kyra was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, it brought back years of body image struggles ...the kind shaped by growing up in the 90s “skinny culture” and by past relationships that made her feel like she wasn’t enough. But what started as a painful reminder became an unexpected path toward healing. Through her husband’s steady love and God’s gentle hand, Kyra began to see her body not as something to be fixed, but as something fearfully and wonderfully made. This episode is a beautiful reflection on grace, partnership, and how God can redeem even the most painful parts of our stories. 🎧 Listen in for: * A raw look at how “skinny culture” shaped how many of us see our bodies. * The unexpected lessons hidden in a gestational diabetes diagnosis. * How God used Kyra’s husband’s quiet strength to reveal His own love and grace. * What healing can look like when we finally stop fighting our bodies and start listening to them. 🌐 Links & Community * All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial [https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial] * Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6] * Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial * Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 [https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068]

From Chaos to Clarity: A Twin Mom’s Journey Through Infidelity, Addiction, and New Beginnings

*content warning: addiction, infidelity, divorce, family trauma* Christy’s journey through the early years of motherhood wasn’t what she expected. While being pregnant with twin girls, she faced the heartbreak of infidelity and the hidden pain of her then-husband’s drug addiction. Torn between leaving and staying, she was fixated on “the other woman” while the deeper issues unfolded. Christy finally made the decision to leave and start fresh with her daughters, with a little help from a friend who provided much needed and timely clarity on her TRUE reality, not the one she was telling herself. That leap of faith led to open doors: a job, housing, daycare, and eventually a new chapter with a loving husband who adopted her girls as his own. This is a story of hard choices, unexpected blessings, and the power of walking away from what no longer serves you. 🎧 Listen in for: * An honest conversation about navigating broken trust and finding clarity in the chaos * Encouragement for moms walking through hard marriages, separation, or fresh starts * Practical wisdom on letting go of what no longer serves you * Hope that new beginnings and healthy love are possible * A reminder that your story doesn’t end in the valley...you can rise stronger 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial [https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial] Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6] Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial  Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 [https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068]