Welcome to Episode 223 of Beyond the Bump!  This episode contains honest, personal discussions about difficult emotions such as rage and anger. Motherhood provides plenty of experiences of joy, love and gratitude but it also contains frustration, exhaustion, anger and overwhelm among many other emotional states.  When we know that difficult emotions are an inherent part of motherhood, and being human, it can help us feel less alone or prevent us from experiencing shame. Emotions are an automatic response to internal or external stimuli. We don’t get to choose what arises but we can learn to work with what comes up and how to meet our needs to feel okay.  There were a few ideas shared on how to work with difficult emotions on this episode and there are plenty more in The Emotional Support for Mothers toolkit. However, we all know that the reality is that it can be hard to experience and make sense of these emotions on our own.  If you are experiencing persistent painful feelings you need and deserve love, care and support. Please contact your doctor to discuss how to get the compassionate support you deserve.  Here are some free resources that may support you: Postnatal Rage: Centre for Perinatal Excellence (COPE) Gidget Foundation PANDA Beyond Blue Working with our triggers: free guided reflection coming soon - sign up here.  The Emotional Support for Mothers toolkit (Coupon Code: BTB10)   Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode of Beyond the Bump is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto! Because iL Tutto loves you Bumpies they are throwing in a sweet deal. Use code BTB20 for 20% off sitewide! Head to www.iltutto.com.au now!