Honoring our
Mothers Through
Grief
An Opportunity to:
Laugh, Cry, Reminisce, Share your Mom, Celebrate, Selfcare, and
continue the Journey Forward
A PRE MOTHER'S DAY GATHERING
May 10, 2025
As Mother's Day weekend approaches we recognize the complexity and emotional nuances that Mother's Day brings for those whose mothers have passed away.
It's a time that might feel contradictory—caught between celebration and sorrow, memory and absence.
At our online gathering, we aim to honor all that comes with this process. We provide a supportive space to acknowledge every emotion, memory, and moment of grief; ensuring that you don't have to face them alone. Join us to share, heal, and perhaps find a way to experience more ease and grace within the grieving process. Let’s navigate this journey together, allowing ourselves to feel our feelings.
Its Common to experience:
Intensified Grief: Mother's Day and other milestones, like birthdays, often intensifies feelings of loss and sadness, making the absence of our mothers feel even more pronounced.
Isolation: Feeling disconnected from friends or family who still have their mothers, leading to a sense of isolation or loneliness during family-centered celebrations.
Unresolved Emotions: Struggling with unresolved issues or unspoken words that were never shared with our mothers, which can easily resurface during times of remembrance.
Guilt: Experiencing guilt over past disagreements or not spending enough time with our mothers when MOM was alive, which can be magnified by the celebratory nature of Mother’s Day.
Pressure to Celebrate: Feeling societal or familial pressure to participate in Mother's Day celebrations, which can be painful and triggering.Anxiety: Anticipating the emotional toll of the day can lead to anxiety and dread as we approach Mother's Day or any other special events.
Lack of Acknowledgement: Feeling that our grief is overlooked or not fully acknowledged by others, especially during this time when motherhood is celebrated.
Nostalgia and Regret: Navigating complex feelings of nostalgia for past celebrations with our mothers and regret over future moments that won’t be shared.
Role Reversal: For those who are mothers themselves, feeling the weight of being a mother while grieving their own, which can complicate emotions on a day meant for their celebration.
Yearning for Connection: Desiring a connection with our mothers, feeling MOM’S absence in every Mother's Day ad, card, and conversation, which underscores the permanence of the loss.