In 1914, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson legislated Mother’s Day as a holiday on the second Sunday in May in dedication to “the best mother in the world, your mother” (Stonehill, 2026). The range of emotions experienced around Mother’s Day is unique to one’s personal journey (Sage Therapy House, 2024). For some, the anticipation of Mother’s Day can bring joy, excitement, and gratitude. However, it can also bring sadness, anger, grief, resentment, and guilt for others if one has a painful relationship with their mother or is experiencing uncertainty with their health, physical distance, reduced mental capacity, problematic substance use, emotional disconnection, or fertility challenges (2024).

To learn ways to navigate these complex emotions, go to:

https://sagehousetherapy.com/blog/honoring-every-journey-navigating-complex-emotions-around-mothers-day

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romantically-attached/202405/navigating-complex-emotions-on-mothers-day#:~:text=%5D%20first%20bully%E2%80%9D.-,For%20mistreated%20children%2C%20adult%20or%20not%2C%20Mother’s%20Day%20can%20be,their%20mother:%20The%20depiction%20of

Bockarova, M. (2024, May 12). Navigating complex emotions on Mother’s Day: Letting go of the “should”. Psychology Today.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romantically-attached/202405/navigating-complex-emotions-on-mothers-day#:~:text=%5D%20first%20bully%E2%80%9D.-,For%20mistreated%20children%2C%20adult%20or%20not%2C%20Mother’s%20Day%20can%20be,their%20mother%3A%20The%20depiction%20of

Sage House Therapy. (2024, May 10). Honoring every journey: Navigating complex emotions around Mother’s Day.

https://sagehousetherapy.com/blog/honoring-every-journey-navigating-complex-emotions-around-mothers-day

Stonehill, H. (2026, February 23). The forgotten history of Mother’s Day. https://www.almanac.com/content/history-mothers-day#:~:text=In%201914%2C%20President%20Woodrow%20Wilson,and%20reverence%E2%80%94church%20services%20were

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