When You Don’t Have a Mom in Your Life (And Everyone’s Celebrating Theirs) – Episode 5: Mother’s Day can feel like a celebration for everyone—except the woman who doesn’t have a mom in her life. Whether you’ve lost her, you’ve chosen distance to protect yourself, or you never really had the relationship you needed, this time of year can bring up feelings that are hard to explain and even harder to navigate.
In this episode of the Being Relatable Podcast, we’re getting real about the resentment, grief, and emotional tension that come up when you feel like the world is celebrating something you quietly lost. You’ll learn how to stop performing peace for other people’s comfort and start reclaiming your emotional energy without guilt or pressure to pretend you’re fine.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why Mother’s Day can stir up hidden resentment, jealousy, and guilt—even years later
- How grief and estrangement impact your energy in ways most people don’t recognize
- Why you don’t owe anyone a polished response or performative peace
- Three simple ways to reclaim your emotional energy and care for yourself this week
- How choosing intentional rituals can help you move forward without feeling stuck
Action Steps to Take After Listening:
- Create a “Mothering Myself” Menu: List 5 ways you’ll care for yourself this week—on your terms
- Celebrate Yourself Out Loud: Write down what makes you a strong, resilient woman (and post it where you’ll see it daily)
- Curate Your Digital Space: Mute, unfollow, or log off from anything that triggers comparison or emotional overwhelm
Links & Resources:
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- Share this episode with a woman who might feel invisible this week
- Be Unforgettable in Work, Life, and Love – Grab the free guide here
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