• Ep. 41 And Away Matix Goes: ‘Saying Goodbye is Easy’… Said No Mother Ever

  • Sep 2 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
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Ep. 41 And Away Matix Goes: ‘Saying Goodbye is Easy’… Said No Mother Ever

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  • In this heartfelt episode of Heidi's Lane, I find myself in my car, eyes red from tears, reflecting on a monumental moment: Dropping off my oldest son Matix at the Mexico City Missionary Training Center. The journey of letting go, even when it’s something as beautiful as watching your child step into a new chapter, is anything but easy. I talk about the whirlwind of emotions: Gratitude, pride, sadness, and a whole lot of love that comes with seeing him leave the nest. For all the parents out there navigating the bittersweet transition of watching their kids grow up, this one's for you.


    Here are the key moments from the episode:

    2:00 Dropping Matix off in Mexico City

    10:00 The emotions of Matix leaving

    14:00 My message to Matix

    37:00 Experiencing grief over Matix’ absence

    45:00 Impact of Matix leaving on my identity as a mom

    50:00 Advice for parents coping with children leaving

    1:01:00 Navigating the emptiness

    1:07:00 Realizing the value of the small moments

    1:25:00 How to navigate the emotional waves


    Connect with Heidi:

    Website: https://heidipowell.net/

    Email: podcast@heidipowell.net

    Instagram: @realheidipowell

    Facebook: Heidi Powell

    YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
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