Mother's Day. A day overflowing with pink carnations, brunch reservations, and sentimental social media posts.
But for some of us, this cheerful celebration can feel like a punch to the gut.
Maybe your mom wasn't the nurturing figure you craved, or perhaps she struggled with her own traumas that left you feeling emotionally neglected.
Whatever the reason, Mother's Day can be a painful reminder of a love that wasn't there, or a love that came with strings attached.
If this resonates with you know that you are not alone. Many carry the weight of unresolved childhood wounds, often stemming from a complex relationship with their mother. These "wounds" can manifest in various ways, impacting your self-esteem, relationships, and even your physical health.
Do these signs resonate with you?
People-pleasing tendencies: Do you constantly seek validation from others, putting their needs before your own?
Inner critic on overdrive: Your inner voice is harsh and unforgiving, leaving you feeling like you're never good enough.
Difficulty with emotions: Bottling up emotions or struggling to regulate them can be a sign of unresolved trauma.
Fear of conflict: Avoiding confrontation at all costs can stem from a childhood where expressing your needs felt unsafe.
Feeling lost or lacking a sense of self: If you struggle to identify your own needs and desires, it could be due to a lack of nurturing guidance in your childhood.
If you see yourself in some of these signs, know this: there is hope for healing. Here's how to navigate Mother's Day and move forward on your healing journey:
Reframing Mother's Day:
Permission to Opt Out: It's okay to distance yourself from the Hallmark hype. Do something that brings you joy,or simply take a day for self-care.
Focus on Gratitude for Chosen Family: Nurture the relationships with supportive friends, mentors, and loved ones who truly see you and celebrate you.
Practice Self-Compassion: Treat yourself with the kindness and understanding you may have craved from your mother.
Healing from the Mother Wound:
Educate Yourself: Learn about childhood trauma and how it might be impacting you. Knowledge empowers you to take control of your healing journey. Take our free Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE quiz) to find out how your childhood expereinces may be affecting your life.
Reparenting Yourself: This concept revolves around creating the nurturing environment you never had. Practice self-care, celebrate your wins, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Seek Professional Help: A healing practitioner can be a valuable guide as you unpack past experiences and build healthier patterns.
Breaking the Cycle: The Power of HOPE
As mothers ourselves, we have the incredible opportunity to break the cycle of trauma and create a brighter future for our children. The HOPE framework (Health Outcomes from Positive Experiences) provides a roadmap for fostering resilience and well-being in children:
H - Healthy Relationships:
Build strong, secure attachments with your children. This means being emotionally available, responsive to their needs, and providing consistent, loving care.
Encourage positive connections with other adults, such as grandparents, teachers, or mentors, who can offer additional support and guidance.
Help your child develop healthy friendships by fostering social interaction and teaching them social skills.
O - Offer Safe, Stable Environments:
Ensure your child has a safe and secure home environment free from violence, abuse, or neglect.
Meet your child's basic needs for food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and emotional safety.
Advocate for your child's well-being within the community, ensuring access to quality education and opportunities.
P – Purpose & Engagement:
Help your child feel like they belong by actively participating in their life, attending school events, and celebrating their achievements.
Encourage their interests and hobbies, fostering a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Involve your child in age-appropriate ways within the family and community, creating opportunities for them to contribute meaningfully.
E – Emotional Development & Social:
Create a safe space for your child to express their emotions, helping them identify and name their feelings.
Model healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and difficult situations.
Encourage problem-solving skills and teach them how to navigate conflict constructively.
Provide opportunities for unstructured play, which allows them to develop social skills and emotional intelligence.
By incorporating these principles into your parenting, you can create a nurturing environment that fosters healthy self-esteem, emotional regulation, and strong social connections in your children. This, in turn, helps them avoid the pitfalls of trauma and build resilience for a brighter future.
Re-Mothering Day: A Celebration of Self-Love
Mother's Day might not resonate with you, but why not create your own celebration? Designate a day, perhaps the weekend before or after, for Re-Mothering Day. Here are some ideas to make it special:
Do Something Creative: Unleash your inner child with painting, writing, or dancing.
Reconnect with Nature: Go for a hike, have a picnic in the park, or simply sit outside and soak up the sun.
Spend Time with Supportive People: Surround yourself with the people who make you feel loved and supported.
Write a Letter to Your Inner Child: Acknowledge their pain and express your love and commitment to healing.
Plan a Self-Care Extravaganza: Indulge in a luxurious bath, get a massage, or spend the day reading your favorite book.
Here are some reminders for you:
Your past doesn't define you.
You have the strength to rewrite your narrative.
Healing takes time and effort. Be patient with yourself and celebrate your progress.
You are not alone. Many others share your experience, and there's a whole community out there cheering you on.
This Mother's Day, choose to prioritize yourself. Choose self-love. Choose healing. You deserve a life filled with love,and you have the power to create it, one step at a time.
Healing the Trauma:
There are many ways to heal trauma, finding the best approach for you will allow the trauma to release with more ease.
We recommend healing trauma through energy healing like vibrational sound healing and energy psychology. Utilizing energy healing techniques while also focusing on self-care and personal growth practices can be very powerful.
Sound healing uses instruments like singing bowls, tuning forks, and vibrational frequencies to create vibrations that resonate with the body's energy field. This can help release blockages, promote relaxation, and facilitate the body's natural healing processes.
Energy psychology works with the mind to release negative thought patterns, the body to release stress and emotional pain, and the emotions to find clarity and peace. It involves techniques to influence the body's energy systems to remove stagnant energy and restore balance.
For trauma healing, sound vibrations can help relax the body, allowing muscles and fascia to unwind from a contracted, protective state. This makes the traumatized area more accessible for the sound vibrations to permeate and promote cellular healing. Combining sound with energy psychology techniques can be especially beneficial, as energy psychology helps decrease the intensity of emotional shock or trauma stored in the body.
Mystic Meadows Healing Approach
Mystic Meadows Healing offers a specialized vibrational sound healing and energy psychology combo sessions to aid trauma recovery. During a 90 minute session, the client lies on a massage table while the practitioner uses tuning forks or energy healing techniques to identify where the trauma is stored in the body. The entrancing sounds help induce a deep meditative state as the vibrations travel through the body, delivering a "cellular massage". This mind-body approach can provide relief from stress, anxiety, pain, improve sleep, release trauma, and promote overall balance and well-being.
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