Ep.1 When Gratitude Feels Out of Reach A Mother’s Day Reflection

Gratitude can feel impossible when you’re mothering a hypersensitive, high-needs child—especially on days like Mother’s Day, when the world expects you to feel nothing but joy.

In this tender reflection, I explore the real, raw emotions that can surface when you're navigating daily meltdowns, deep exhaustion, and the grief of unmet expectations. I speak to the invisible weight so many mothers carry—the shame of not feeling grateful enough, the guilt of wanting things to be different, and the longing to feel seen and appreciated.

If Mother’s Day brings up more pain than peace, you’re not alone.
This episode invites you to gently turn toward what is, without pressure or judgment… and to discover how the simple act of allowing all that is can be a profound form of nervous system healing.

This is an AI-generated reading of my blog article. If you'd rather read it, you can find the full piece here: When Gratitude Feels Out of Reach: A Mother’s Day Reflection

https://www.illuminateu.ca/blog/when-gratitude-feels-out-of-reach-a-mother-s-day-reflection