THIS ON THURSDAY
05.07.26 | #52
Hi there Reader,
Mother's Day is this Sunday. For some, that brings joy. For others, it brings a complicated ache that's hard to name.
We're taught, almost from birth, that the bond with our mother is sacred. It's the one relationship that's supposed to be unconditional on both sides.
So when we make the decision to put up boundaries, or sever the tie, we're not only grieving a relationship; we're contending with a lifetime of messaging that says this bond should be unbreakable.
But what if this unbreakable bond is quite literally breaking you?
Estrangement from a mother is a loss the world doesn't quite know how to acknowledge. There are no casseroles, no sympathy cards, no rituals to mark it. Friends may not know what to say. Family members may take sides, or assume you're the difficult one.
The blog this week is for anyone navigating this.
The bond with a mother runs deep. But so does our capacity to heal, to choose differently, and to build a life that finally feels like our own.
One more thing
If this resonates, I've also written something more personal on Substack this week, my own story.
It's the piece behind the piece, and the most honest thing I've written. If you're navigating something similar, I'd be honored to have you read it.
And now, on a much lighter note . . .
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Thursday Things is 1 Year Old!
This has been an amazing year and it's all because you're here to share in it!
I just want to say thank you, thank you . . . and remember, Lifeticity's 1-year anniversary is an excellent excuse to eat cake!
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