Happy Mother’s Day! With that being said, we wanted to take a little time on this episode to talk about the varying emotions that can be stirred up when it comes to this day called Mother’s Day. We understand that for some of you this is a joyous day to be with your children, your mom, and/or loved ones. But for others of you, this day is a reminder of the pain of loss, the sorrow of “what you hoped motherhood would be like,” or maybe you are separated from your children and grieve the distance between you. Or perhaps you don’t have a good, healthy relationship with your mom, so that is an internal battle, especially on the day we are told to honor our moms. Or maybe you have other emotions and circumstances we didn’t mention.

Regardless of the emotions that you have around Mother’s Day, we want to assure you of one thing: We see you!

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for any holiday that may (or has in the past) stirred up a lot of emotions:

1. Be intentional to make a plan. How do you want the day to look? How do you want it to feel? What do you want to do for yourself?

2. Manage your expectations. Don’t set your hopes high without communicating what it is you need that day.

3. Give yourself permission to feel the feels, and let them pass through you, envisioning releasing them.

And for those that don’t struggle with this day, remember to be an empathetic listener for those that have reasons for their emotions, and give a lot of grace.

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