I have struggled with this day in the past, with not feeling seen, appreciated or celebrated by my family, and with feeling pressure to see, appreciate and celebrate my own mother enough. I know it’s much harder for so many people, people who have lost their mothers, or never had the relationship with them that they needed. And for those who haven’t been able to embody the role mother in the way they so desperately wanted. It’s minefield to be sure.
Today I got three heartfelt notes, one from each member of my family. I absolutely felt seen, appreciated and celebrated.
My mom is joining us to see Project Hail Mary, which is exactly how I want to spend this afternoon.
I am feeling immensely grateful.
