314: The Disappointments We Carry in Motherhood + Marriage (But Don’t Talk About)

You’re showing up for your family and doing the “right things”... but inside, there’s a quiet grief—an ache you can’t quite name. Today we’re naming the hidden disappointments that creep into our roles as moms and wives and exploring how to heal them through honest reflection, emotional clarity and God’s grace. This is the conversation we rarely have—but desperately need. 

What You’ll Learn:  

[00:00] Could the Exhaustion You Feel Be Disappointment In Disguise? 

[04:00] What Happens When Guilt Keeps You From Receiving Rest or Connection? 

[06:00] Are Impossible Expectations Silently Shaping How You See Yourself As A Mom? 

[08:00] What Does Disappointment Sound Like In Marriage—And Why Don’t We Talk About It? 

[11:00] Why “Taking Responsibility” Can Become A Trap For Self-Blame 

[13:00] Are You Living Under Grace—Or Secretly Trying To Earn Your Worth? 

[14:00] Three Questions to Identify and Process Disappointment 

[15:00] How Childhood Beliefs About Emotions And Roles Still Shape Your Inner Critic 

[17:00] What Changes When We Start Talking Honestly About Our Disappointments At Home? 

[20:00] How Naming Your Hidden Hurts Opens The Door To Emotional Healing 

[21:00] What Kind Of Support Do You Really Need When You’re Carrying Quiet Grief? 

RESOURCES: 

6-WEEK LIVE STUDY with ALICIA in JULY/AUGUST 2025 on DISAPPOINTMENT: 

Ready for healing from disappointment in marriage, mothering, career and more?  

Join me in July/August 2025 in the Emotional Confidence Club where I'll be leading ladies through a 6-week process of noticing disappointments, processing the honest feelings behind it, and applying what we learn to everyday relationships.  

Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to apply and join us. 

RELATED EPISODES 

• Ep 312: What to Do When You Can’t Stop Crying, Snapping, or Shutting Down 
   
• Ep 313: Is Disappointment the Real Reason Why You're Overwhelmed, Tired + Irritated? 
   
• Ep 310: How to Let Go of Control and Still Feel Safe 

Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.