Mama, have you ever felt forgotten? In this Faith & Encouragement episode, I share my own story of solo parenting four kids, asking for help and being turned away, and learning to lean into God's presence in the loneliest moments. Together we sit with what Scripture says to the Mama who feels forgotten, from Isaiah 49 and Psalm 13 to the story of Hagar, the woman who named God "the God who sees me." We talk about why needing people doesn't make your faith smaller, what to actually say when you need help, and one small thing you can do this week.

Grab a warm drink and pull up a chair. This one is just you and me, like we're on the couch.

• Why feeling forgotten is so common, and why it isn't a sign something is wrong with you
• What God says to the Mama who feels forgotten (Isaiah 49, Psalm 13)
• Hagar, the God who sees, and the well that was there all along
• Leaning into God's presence in the hard moments
• Why trusting God and needing people go together
• Words you can use to ask for help
• A Doula Insight on asking for specific help
• One small step for this week

Translation read in the episode: [HCSB, confirm]

• Isaiah 49:13-16
• Psalm 13
• Genesis 16:7-13 and Genesis 21:14-19 (Hagar)
• John 14:16-18
• Romans 8:26
• Galatians 6:1-10
• Isaiah 66:13

Just one thing to try this week.

• Pregnant: tell one person, "I could use someone to check in on me, not just the baby."
• Postpartum: send one honest text to one safe person.
• Any season: pray one honest sentence tonight.

Faith & Theological Sources:

• Scripture references listed above. BibleGateway.
• Vroegop, M. (2019). Strong Churches Speak the Language of Lament. The Gospel Coalition.

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General Motherhood & Psychology Sources:

• Adlington, K., et al. (2023). 'Just snap out of it': the experience of loneliness in women with perinatal depression: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. BMC Psychiatry.

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If what you're feeling is heavier than lonely, please reach out to your care provider. You can also call or text:

• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-852-6262 (24/7, call or text)
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
• Postpartum Support International HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773

Reaching out for professional care is not a failure of your faith.

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• DM me on Instagram or Facebook, or leave a comment and tell me what encouraged you. And if you know a Mama who needs to hear this today, send it her way.

The information shared in this episode of Beloved Motherhood is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your care provider for personalized guidance.

Beloved Motherhood is hosted by Rebecca Engel, Doula & Motherhood Transition Guide.