"Help! Mother's Day is really hard for me!"

It’s a holiday that can be emotionally difficult for so many reasons. Here, loving ways to address feelings of loss or disappointment so you can reclaim Mother’s Day on your terms

Honor grief

Allow complex emotions 

Whether your mother has passed away or you have a fraught relationship with her, this holiday can churn up conflicting emotions, says expert Megan Devine. “We have to remind ourselves that whatever we’re feeling, it’s valid.” She adds this is also a time when old wounds flare. “If you had wanted to be a mom and it didn’t happen, make space for that grief too.” Letting yourself mourn is the first step to reclaiming joy.

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