When Mother’s Day is Awkward

This post is about validating the experiences of those who find aspects (or the entirety) of Mother’s Day challenging. Although many people have a beautiful relationship, some people’s relationships with their mothers were/are primarily negative, hurtful, abusive, toxic, and/or otherwise unhealthy.”

Maybe You’re Doing Better Than You Think

“We’re taught in childhood to evaluate ourselves by society’s standards of success. At some point, we must take the time to decide if these rules actually align with our true values.” – Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist