Mother’s Day is around the corner! This may be a celebratory day for some-reminding and reinforcing the love that one has received from their mother. This may also be a day, for some, that reminds them of the perceived lack of love from an absent mother or unavailability of their mother. No matter which extreme you find yourself, the relationship between a mother and a child has significant impact and influence on us developmentally and emotionally. This impact unequivocally shapes who we are as adults. With whatever extreme you find yourself at on Mother’s Day, in terms of the relationship you experience with your mother, this can be a time of reflection for all in the person you have grown to be based on your experiences with people who have helped to shape you throughout your life. As we take the opportunity to use this time to reflect on how we were mothered and the ways in which this has shaped us, identify the ways in which your upbringing has shaped who you are...This can be a reflection opportunity for us all, as we can reflect on the ways in which others have possibly mothered you...or even how you may have needed to mother yourself, at times. What are ways that you have mothered yourself or been mothered? How has this shaped who you are today?
My mother and I have built a relationship that only her and I can understand . Mental health issues play a big role , it’s tough at times but I understand her. She is definitely hard to deal with at times but I am too. Her love for me never stops , I know that she is hard on me cause she see‘s something in me that I don’t even see for myself . She taught me how to get out of situations financially and mentally. She always taught me to never be like her but to be better than what she has done. She cool though that’s my big baby✍🏾💕🤷🏾♀️
Mothers day in the past has been painful. #1 for my mom being an addict and that struggle impacting some of her parenting skills. But #2 her transition taught me to look back to her life and embrace her lessons the ones she knew she taught and the ones she didn't know she taught. Love is an action and I believe that to my heart. But I also understand there is absofuckinglutly no perfect parents. I have learned through remembering her love how to look in the mirror and take accountability in what my triggers represent about me and my healing. I Love my mom and all her imperfections.
Mother's Day can be such a magical time. I have a mother who is and has been so incredibly strong. She was a soldier and a single parent. She was a sight to see in raising twin girls on her own. I appreciate her sacrifices to the core. And...at the same time, she was imperfect, as we all are. Even with our challenges, I appreciate her, doing the best she could, with the information she had at the time. God has always provided no matter what the circumstance. Women are absolutely superheroes in my eyes...especially my own mother. No matter the state of our relationship, it is always love.
First, I want to send love to my beautiful strong Black mother who raised me and has never left my side. Second, I want to show love to all the mothers who I know are extremely significant in their families' lives and I salute you all, family and friends alike. Luckily, I am one of the fortunate ones who had a very present mother and for that I am truly thankful. She taught me mental toughness, empathy, respect for others, and love for myself. I carry her everywhere with me, because her teachings have become synonymous with my core beliefs personally and professionally. She also taught me about the streets and how to stand up for myself and how to…