The Black Mother Wound: Dealing with Mother’s Day When You Have a Mother Wound

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Mother's Day can feel like a minefield when your relationship with your mother has been painful or distant. Society tells us to celebrate with flowers and praise, but what if that’s not your truth? You don’t have to pretend. You don’t have to perform. You are allowed to be honest about how you feel.

Instead of being swept up in the pressure and performance, start focusing on what’s real for you. This week, pay attention to what lifts you. Celebrate the people and the progress that remind you you’re loved, seen, and growing. Let your joy come from within, not from forced expectations.

And if sadness shows up—let it. Feel it. Care for yourself with compassion, not shame. Healing doesn’t mean you never hurt. It means you know how to care for yourself when you do.

This Mother’s Day, center yourself. You get to define what this day means to you now. And that, in itself, is powerful.

In this episode, we talk about how to care for yourself before and during Mother’s Day, especially if your relationship with your mom is painful or complicated. I share why it’s important to be honest about how I really feel, stop telling fake stories, and stay grounded in my truth. Instead of forcing happiness or pretending everything’s okay, I offer real ways to comfort yourself, feel your feelings, and find joy in your own life. This is a gentle, honest conversation to help you stay grounded during a tough time.

Topics Covered:

(00:00:00) Episode Snippet

(00:00:12) Welcome to The Black Mother Wound Podcast

(00:04:24) Be honest about how you feel

(00:05:59) Society can confuse your real feelings

(00:07:35) Mine for good feelings

(00:09:28) You create your feelings

(00:20:31) The fantasy is your underdeveloped ego

(00:22:54) Your responsibility is to you

(00:23:42) Resolve doors are open

(00:24:50) Fireside Chat Question

Key Takeaways:

“Healing really is about taking back control of your own mind.”

DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist, medical doctor, or health care professional and my services do not replace the care of psychologists, doctors or other healthcare professionals. All opinions expressed here are my own. If you feel you are in any danger of harming yourself please call 911. I am not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. All opinions are my own and based on my personal lived experience.

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Ep 060: Dealing with Mother’s Day When You Have a Mother Wound May 6, 2025

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