89 - Mother’s Day, Addiction, and the Grief No One Talks About

Mother’s Day can bring up a lot for many of us. And when addiction has touched your life… not all of it feels good. Because Mother’s Day can become this painful mix of hope, disappointment and grief all at the same time. In this deeply personal episode, Amanda opens up about the complicated emotional reality of Mother’s Day when addiction is part of your story. From unmet expectations… to feeling unseen… to grieving the version of family life you thought you’d have… this episode puts words to feelings so many people quietly carry. In this episode, we talk about: Why Mother’s Day can feel emotionally heavy in addiction The hope that “maybe this year will be different” The heartbreak of disappointment and unmet expectations Grieving the life and relationship you thought you’d have The invisible loneliness of high-functioning addiction Why social media can make these feelings even harder The meaning we attach to gifts, effort, and feeling seen How to approach Mother’s Day with more compassion for yourself Because truthfully You can love your family deeply… and still feel sadness. You can feel grateful… and still grieve what’s missing. And multiple things can be true at once. This episode is for you if: Mother’s Day feels complicated You feel unseen or emotionally alone Addiction has changed how family celebrations feel You’re carrying grief no one else seems to notice You’re trying to hold it all together for everyone else If this episode feels close to home… you don’t have to carry this on your own. Amanda has opened up a small number of “talk it through” spaces - a chance to simply talk things through with someone who understands this space. 👉 book in a friendly chat here You are allowed to have mixed feelings about Mother’s Day. And you are worthy of being seen, appreciated, and cared for too. 👉 Resources and support: If you’re ready for support to create real change, you don’t have to do this on your own. 👉 Join the Waitlist for the Pathway to Wellness Program, or book in a friendly chat with me where we can talk it through and I can suggest the next best smallest step forwards for you. Connect on Instagram: @addictionmakesthree Questions or reflections? 💌 [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.