Holding Space for this Mother's Day
- Jun 27
- 2 min read
Mother’s Day can be meaningful, joyful, complicated—or all of the above.
For many, it’s not just one experience, but several emotions existing at the same time.
However this day shows up for you, your experience is valid and worthy of space.
For Those Celebrating
Today may be a time to honor and appreciate the mothers, grandmothers, and those who are becoming mothers.
It’s also an opportunity to recognize those who embody a motherly role—those who nurture, support, and show up with care and consistency, whether or not they carry the title of “mother.”
If this day feels like a celebration, allow yourself to lean into it.
→ Take a moment to express appreciation
→ Reflect on what these relationships mean to you
→ Let yourself fully experience the connection and gratitude that may be present
For Those Who Are Struggling
Mother’s Day can also bring up grief, longing, or a sense of disconnection.
This may be true if you’ve lost a mother, have a strained or complicated relationship, or if this day highlights the pain of wanting to become a parent.
It can also feel difficult if you’re experiencing distance—whether physical or emotional—from someone you wish you could be closer to, or if this day brings up a sense of loneliness.
If this resonates, you’re not alone—and there is nothing “wrong” with how you’re feeling.
→ Give yourself permission to feel what’s present, without judgment
→ Set boundaries around how you spend your time and energy
→ Choose what feels most supportive, even if it looks different from others
→ Offer yourself the same compassion you would extend to someone else in your position
A Gentle Reframe
Instead of focusing on what this day should look like, consider asking yourself:
→ What do I need today?
→ What would feel supportive or grounding right now?
Sometimes the most meaningful shift is moving away from expectation and toward intention.
There is no “right” way to experience Mother’s Day.
Meeting yourself with understanding—rather than pressure—can create space for a more authentic and supportive way through.