THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD

In this episode of Mom's the Word, Paige & Cyndi discuss mom guilt and the weight that society places on today's moms to always be perfect. We also touch lightly on Paige's co-parenting relationship & Cyndi's foster care journey.

[@dawnmoore9783]

I unfortunately fought with addiction.. & I have 5 kids but my last two are twins with my current husband & after I had my youngest boys I was sent to a 6 month rehab and my mother in law called CPS and my boys were removed from the home. My older 3 were with their dad .. but my babies were placed with a neighbor she’s older in her 70s and my boys were with her for almost a year. As my husband and I did everything the courts required. We started with supervised visits to unsupervised and over nights and then gained full custody back. I’ve also been clean since then but the lady who had them is still currently in their lives 7 years later as their GiGi ❤ she was a god send .

[@user-sd1zv6vw8i]

Oh my gosh Paige! From about 25 minutes-end of podcast I swear you were in my head....so relatable ❤

[@scottlynrobinson7732]

Love this so much! The only podcast I will ever listen to! You two are the most wholesome pair! This is the best thing to happen to the internet

[@katherinerodz]

This is incredible! I’m looking forward to more episodes.

[@halizaab9813]

This was so refreshing ! We can’t wait for ep 2

[@jessicamariee5453]

32:22 it’s not your fault 🩵 I felt this in my core. Single mom/parent here.

[@JennyLynne615]

Bravo ladies! I don’t listen to podcasts but I really enjoyed this and look forward to future episodes! 😊🩵

[@alijahlegault539]

Y'all are awesome ! So awesome to see so much vulnerability.

[@molleelogan2508]

I'm not even a mother, nor do I plan to be but I still have to watch to not only support the both of you, but to support mothers.

[@elizabethnelson1910]

I think the one thing that sucks about being a bonus mom is when you watch that child’s father struggling to have a parent child relationship because the mother won’t let him. Or won’t let him have the rights to. I struggle with it so hard because the love I have for that child they feel like my own child. I wish this was talked about more.

[@sarahking7996]

Love this! Excited to listen to the next episode. Kudos ladies❤

[@allycox365]

Loved this!!! ❤ so many emotions!

[@stephanienguyen0323]

This podcast is everything. Thank you both for sharing and being honest, raw and real. This is just what this mom needs. Excited to for the next one.

[@themhoffers7448]

That’s what we want. We want to see real moms!! Can’t wait for next Tuesday!

[@genballesteri6682]

I grabbed my coffee and my baskeybof clean clothes to fold and sat down with my friends Paige and Cindy for a coffee session that had me in tears ( happy, sad, and all the emotions. I have to say this was one of the most living room based podcasts ive heard in awhile. I LOVED it 11 out of ten. Bravo girls, i feel like i got to know another piece of each of your lives. Thank you for sharing. Ill definitely be back for episode 2.

[@justlikee_myaa]

I love this podcast Omg I just love it ❤❤❤ I’m like obsessed with this ❤😊 I love the both of you so much y’all are amazing

[@alysalynn4863]

Congrats on the Podcast! I’ve been following the both of you for so long! And I love that y’all started this! Todays episode has hit me so hard. It’s so relatable and I love that!! Thank you both!

[@makaylaminnix4270]

Love this! y’all are doing amazing love both of you❤️

[@taylorolson8025]

i pulled my son from daycare months ago, and i’ve felt so so guilty for pulling him and being a sahm and not making any contribution. but he’s absolutely thriving. i also love that you talk about being a bonus mom. i have a step mom who has hurt me so much. and i NEVER want to do that to my bonus daughter

[@ctr8203]

❤ I am so excited to support yall supporting mommas! I'm a bonus mama who came in with no kids of her own but now raising 3 boys full time for the last 2 1/2 years! It's been wonderful but there were definitely struggles that my friends who were moms couldn't fully comprehend being a momma for their babies from day one. Mom life is not a one size fits all kind of thing but we are all just doing our best!

[@themhoffers7448]

Exactly! Trying our best! ❤

[@Jessica_7614]

My birth mom abandoned me, I’ve sat on the porch with my little backpack hoping and being so confused as well. I’ve never even called someone mom. Sometimes she would pop in for a couple months then leave when it became inconvenient for her. The abandonment wound is intense but it’s magnified by my abusive step mom. I’m 26 with no “parents” now. I’ve been no contact with them for about 3 years and although my life has gotten significantly better by being around only positive people, it’s hard not having parents. I’m a mom to two and I’m really proud of how my trauma pushes me to apologize when I make mistakes and work on myself every single day. I would have done anything for a mom like me. Also love watching y’all grow the last couple years through tik tok now here, congratulations on the pod 🎉

[@jessicamariee5453]

I love love this podcast! ☺️💖

[@tessahagland3943]

I absolutely love this I almost cried bc Paige you described my whole life and you make me realizes a lot I’m a new mom and just felt this so deeply! Thank you for all ur honesty! ❤

[@PatriciaAnn86]

Absolutely adore you both. I felt every bit of this and was definitely in tears thinking of my son. His father walked away before he was born and it hurts so bad knowing that he will always be missing that piece. Growing up, I always felt like I wasn’t enough and that has definitely crossed into motherhood. No matter what, we always feel like we aren’t doing enough for our family. Can’t wait for the next episode. Great job ladies!!

[@xobellasdavis]

i’m so stinking excited !!!!

[@taylorlovato5558]

I needed this so much! The ocd that Paige talked about is me! It’s the worst thing EVER! 🙏🫂

[@Bestie4life973]

I just love this. I learn so much on how to handle my sweet bonus baby who’s mom has abandoned her. She gives me such great insight on how to help her!

[@nerdiimae2308]

Y’all killed it! ❤

[@iamblessed4530]

Ok I ABSOLUTELY AM SOOOOO EXCITED!!! Y’all did FREAKING AmAZiiiinggg!!! 2 things.. where are both your PJs from I luv them! And 2nd thing is I always say this, It’s so easy to be a BAD parent and so hard to be. GOOD parent!!

[@merandaharris5281]

I relate to Paige so much I would sit and wait for hours for my dad just to cry when my mom had me go unpack because my dad called that he wasn’t coming… and the anxiety/ OCD and fear factor that comes with your kids it’s like listening to myself talk and explain my emotions

[@kristimorgan3713]

This is the best podcast I have ever listened to and so so relatable!! I love you both and you're both the best!! The best moms, bonus moms, foster mom..just women in general!! Looking forward to the next one!❤❤❤❤

[@bbbitchhfaayyce]

Two of my favorite moms making me feel so normal in the hard, but AMAZING, journey. My son is 6 almost 7 and my daughter is 3. Its so dang hard, its supposed to be though. If it was easy all the time, i wouldnt be doing something right, right? Thank you for making me feel so so normal❤

[@MomsTheWordPodcast]

Yes mama! We love being mothers but we can also acknowledge how hard it is at the same time. We see you. 🫶🏼

[@user-id5op3pg5s]

I have not had my son because of homelessness and I fought hard to get him I had him back since March and the anxiety of people is just crazy I feel like everyone is judging me even though they probably do not care or know what's going on

[@michellea6649]

I love this for y’all, I love this for us! I cannot wait for more. I am not even a parent but raised my brothers kids, and now raising my brother brothers kids. ❤

[@winterwitch7894]

You guys are so good together ! It’s authentic & just so nice to see a positive honest show ! I have followed you both for a few years now & this is one of the main reasons! Congratulations this is amazing ❤& going to be a hit !

[@legcwp]

Literally listening to Paige talk about waiting for her mom to show this was my childhood trauma 😢 and now my grandsons when their mom doesnt show up it breaks my heart I dont even tell him when shes coming now

[@nikoletbroyer-3562]

I need a tiktok clip of Paige talking about how going on vacations without the kids isn’t enjoyable for her because of the anxiety. I am the same way and my family/friends make me feel like I’m crazy for feeling that way. You have no idea how relieved I feel hearing someone else describe exactly what I feel.

[@joycew5248]

I love this podcast! I relate to Paige so much in so many different ways. I can't wait for the next episode. I enjoyed this podcast while working out with my weighted hoop. It made the time fly by so fast. I've followed you both for so long and you both click so well together and the conversation just flowed so well. I really enjoyed this podcast and it made me realize I'm not alone. ❤

[@legcwp]

❤ love all of this and can so relate

[@danikacheree]

THIS IS AMAZING!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@missannika8187]

Okay, im ready for another episode 🤣

[@lilscrappy010304]

As a mother of 12 (4 are my bonus but mine). I'm so happy for this and to support you two. You two have helped me with so much about myself. ❤❤

[@brooklyncrawford3946]

Amazing first episode!! Paige I just wanna say I completely relate to the abandonment part and effects it causes. My mother abandon me when I was 15 and I had to go in to foster. I love how you explain that you've learned it's not your fault. I'm now 29 and I still healing everyday from it and that's one thing I really had to work on. It's isn't our fault! ❤❤

[@zachmandy4722]

Love the first episode ladies!!!! Love ya Paige. So proud of you!! - Mandy

[@melodypharisstucker4535]

I absolutely love this! I feel like I encompass everything you are both talking about! It definitely hit very close to home

[@davidgroom1536]

So proud of you Paige!! Subscribed ❤

[@davidgroom1536]

(It’s Shelby on David’s account 😂😂)

[@jennyhall8647]

Love this!!!!!❤❤

[@missannika8187]

Love love love !!

[@kristenfallon8234]

Love this !

[@morgankpaige3600]

ahhh this made my day - love you ladies so much. you’re my SUNSHINE today.

[@nikkiwalters377]

I’ve been so excited about this podcast! Two of my favorite Mamas!!

[@andreareinholtz2266]

GREAT JOB LADIES!

[@user-un6mv1xv2s]

Absolutely love this podcast. So relatable and real

[@CameronDoyle1328]

Aww I loved it!!! ❤

[@morgan4282]

I love this. I’m a mom of 4 girls, 7 years old, 4, almost 2 and almost 1.

[@morgan4282]

6 not 7

[@DominiqueOrtiz-hj1fh]

Ahhhh 🤗 I’ve been waiting on this to come out!! 💜 the two moms I look up to I absolutely love this!!

[@sissy92991]

Love you girls!!! Thanks for the tears and laughs. Hope you guys go very far with this. ❤

[@tiffanyflood9212]

Loved this!!! Can't wait for the next episode!!!! ❤🎉😊

[@kassiedowns3651]

I absolutely love this so much & can relate so much ❤ Y’all are the best! Can’t wait for the next episode 🫶🏼

[@brianagonzales440]

Approximately 1 minute in and already SOOOO relatable😭😍 love you guys sooo much!

[@thegirldads]

OMG y’all it was so good! So excited to see what all y’all have planned!

[@meganbarrera4815]

Love this, can’t wait for more episodes! I would love to hear more of an introduction/small insight of who each of you are. Like your age, where your from, etc so we can get to know a little more of you guys personally!

[@MomsTheWordPodcast]

If you go to our apple or Spotify there is a voice recording intro for you!

[@ChalkingItUpASMR]

Omg I love this! I love the vibe! I love the pjs! Omg yasss keep this up!🎉 congrats to y’all. ❤

[@samantharariden]

My anxiety feels a lot like what Paige was explaining about her anxiety and ocd

[@xojenna13]

I’m already obsessed!

[@MOMMYANDMICHAEL]

It was hard to hear Paige talk about a parent who may have a child who’s parent isn’t involved. With there being no way to fill the void. I worry about that all the time . My son only four he will be five this November. I constantly have him asking for his dad to come for him. There is nothing I can do for him. We do OK with everything the odd time. He says I don’t have a dad and he’s aware and then he’s like crying because he want his dad to come for him. it’s just so tough that he’s only four years old and he’s already so self aware that he doesn’t have a dad like everybody else and begging me for his dad to come for him but he won’t come. It’s tough in the sense of flake, I can’t bring his dad to him. I never will be able to bring him to him, in the worst person back that he doesn’t even know him he’s never even met him he’s never touched never been able to call him Dad he’s never had him and it breaks my heart. My sons the sweetest child and to know that he’s probably going to eventually think that his dad didn’t want him because he wasn’t good enough tares me apart.

[@TheNicholle13]

Soooo good! Happy for you guys!!!!

[@jasminel.arevalo8694]

Love this, can’t wait for more! 🎉

[@liz_suarez57]

Obsessed

[@user-of9gh2jb8u]

I love this! This made my day.

[@aubomatic19]

Love this so much! One suggestion- the microphone volumes are a bit inconsistent. Paige is very low and Cyndi is very loud 😂

[@themhoffers7448]

Thank you! Yes this was my first time with a mic 😂 I’ll get better! ❤

[@aubomatic19]

@@themhoffers7448 oh, you definitely will! Can’t wait for more ❤️

[@dimplez0824]

Love love love this!

[@lawrensnyder2668]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@user-id5op3pg5s]

Cindi have you thought of maybe trying Montessori school

[@Bekarose]

OMGGGG 🥹🥹🥹 stop

[@jenniferromoperez4147]

I love the podcast but I think Paige should let cyndi say more. I feel like Paige says her thoughts right after cyndi says one thing, no shade just an observation.

[@thecrazygoodmomlife]

I’m so glad you guys have this podcast ❤ I was failed by the system & this mama is trying to learn how to navigate being a mom to two girls because I never truly had a mom. It’s wonderful but also hard and difficult 🥹

[@jaclynmorgan9793]

I am so absolutely happy for both of you and this podcast!❤I can't wait to see your special guest line up!