Lest the Church People Speak
I’ve decided that when my mother dies, I won’t be attending her funeral. This decision came after nearly a decade of counseling, when I finally concluded (and accepted) that she’d never be the loving, caring mom I always wanted.
Happy Mother’s Day?: Nurturing Trauma-Informed Faith Practices for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is widely recognized as a time of celebration and gratitude, but it’s important to understand that not everyone has positive memories or feelings about this day. For many individuals, Mother’s Day can bring up grief, pain, or complicated emotions, especially for those who have experienced loss, estrangement, or trauma in their maternal relationships.