S4E6: The Mom Feeling Nobody Talks About: Loving Your Kid But Not Liking the Moment

Ever felt like you love your kid… but don’t actually like them right now?
That feeling almost no mom talks about? We're talking about it today.

It’s one of the most taboo feelings in motherhood—and one almost no one talks about out loud.

In this honest and compassionate episode of Pearls of Motherhood, we break the silence around those moments when your child pushes every button you have. The truth is, loving your child and enjoying every moment with them are not the same thing—and that doesn’t make you a bad mom. It makes you human.

We explore why these feelings happen more often than moms admit. Sometimes it’s a mismatch in temperament. Sometimes it’s sensory overload, exhaustion, or constant power struggles. And sometimes it’s simply the weight of parenting without enough support.

Instead of shame, we offer understanding—and practical ways to reset when you feel overwhelmed.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why loving your child and liking their behavior are two different things
• How burnout, sensory overload, and power struggles affect your reactions
• Simple ways to regulate your nervous system before responding
• How connection can soften difficult moments
• Why repair and honest conversations strengthen your relationship with your child

If you’ve ever thought, “I love my child, but right now I don’t like this moment,” this conversation is for you.

Because motherhood isn’t about perfection—it’s about honesty, growth, and learning how to come back to connection.

You’re not alone in this.