<p>Mother’s Day is a complicated one for me—and I know I’m not alone. In this episode, I open up about my relationship with Mother’s Day, especially after losing my mom just over a year ago.</p><p>This isn’t a conversation about flowers and brunch plans (though I’m not knocking either). This is a deeper reflection on grief, forgiveness, healing, and the legacy we carry—and sometimes rewrite—as daughters and mothers.</p><p>For most of my life, I had a complicated relationship with my mom. It wasn’t something I talked about publicly while she was alive, but now, as I work on the book about our story, I feel called to share more—especially for those of you who also didn’t grow up with the Hallmark version of a mother-daughter relationship.</p><p>In this episode, I share:</p><li><p>Why Mother’s Day can feel like grief, even if your mom is still alive<br></p></li><li><p>What helped me begin to forgive my mom—and why it didn’t require a conversation</p><p>The full-circle moment at our final Mother’s Day together</p><p>Why I chose to write a book instead of telling our story on social media</p><p>A powerful reframe around forgiveness, boundaries, and self-honoring</p><p>What to do when you feel like “celebrating” just doesn’t feel aligned<br></p></li><p>Whether you’re missing your mom, navigating a strained relationship, or just feeling the heaviness this day can bring—I hope this episode meets you with compassion and validation.</p><p>And as a gift, I’ve added a link to access a guided <strong>healing meditation</strong> —a gentle energy transmission through the mother line. You can revisit it anytime. It’s not a one-time fix, but it’s a sacred step.</p><p><strong>🌸 Listen in and remember:</strong> You can honor Mother’s Day in your own way. You can feel grief and gratitude in the same breath. You can hold the full complexity of love, disappointment, and healing—and still choose softness.</p><p>If this resonates, I’d love if you shared the episode with someone who needs it. You’re not alone in this.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources:</strong></p><p>1. Connect with Nichole Joy on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nichole_joy__/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/nichole_joy__/</u></a> </p><p>2. Stay in the loop &amp; receive a free gift from me. Enter your info at the link below, and I’ll keep you posted on the book’s publishing date. Also, I’ll send you a copy of the meditation to your inbox:</p><p><a href="https://nicholejoy.kartra.com/page/bookupdates"><u>https://nicholejoy.kartra.com/page/bookupdates</u></a></p><p><br></p>