When you grow up with a narcissistic mom or a mom with borderline personality disorder, Mother's Day hits different. The whole holiday is built on a story that doesn't match your reality, and it can feel like there’s no space for the reality you actually lived. Whether you're still in contact, low contact, no contact, or your mom has passed away, this day can bring up a complicated mix of feelings for adults who grew up with a mom who had borderline or narcissistic traits.In this episode you’ll learn:Why Mother's Day is uniquely painful for adult children of narcissistic and BPD parentsThe different challenges of navigating Mother’s Day when you are in-contact, no-contact, or your mom has passedA simple exercise for making hard decisions (like whether to go to brunch, send a gift, or call)How to be intentional about social media exposure on Mother's Day instead of doomscrolling into a spiralWhat it actually looks like to cycle break on a hard day, not perfection, just kinder choicesIf you're heading into Mother's Day bracing yourself, this one is for you.The Cycle Breaker's Vault is Torie’s self-guided course for adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic traits covering dysfunctional family dynamics, boundaries, manipulation, grief, and reconnecting with yourself. Get it at confidentboundaries.com/vaultSubscribe to You're Not Crazy: The Private Feed: https://www.confidentboundaries.com/private Follow Torie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclebreakertherapist Follow Torie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclebreakertherapistSupport the showA huge thank you to our podcast sponsors!Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you’re in crisis, please call the 988 Crisis Lifeline.You're Not Crazy is owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.