Shannon Missed Her Anniversary

In this episode of Mojo In The Morning, Shannon reflects on missing her second wedding anniversary with her husband Wes due to a delayed trip with her son Smith. Though the absence was planned months in advance as part of a year-long calendar of family commitments—track meets, lacrosse tournaments, and school events—the emotional fallout was significant. Shannon admits she initially downplayed the importance of the day, believing they’d celebrate later, but realized her husband felt deeply hurt, especially after two consecutive years of missing the occasion. The conversation evolves into a broader reflection on the challenges of blended families, parental guilt, and the emotional weight of anniversaries in the context of busy, demanding lives. Listeners share their own stories of missed anniversaries due to work, childbirth, medical emergencies, and family crises, underscoring how common this struggle is. The episode ends with a call to balance self-care, marital connection, and parenting—urging Shannon and others to 'bend forwards, not backwards' and prioritize their partnership without guilt.