When Mother's Day Hurts: No Contact, Trauma, and Reclaiming Joy

*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering.   Episode Summary In this week's episode of The Survivors, Natasha & Lisa explore the complex emotions of Mother's Day — one celebrating a close relationship with her mother, the other navigating no contact after a polygamous, abusive family upbringing. They talk candidly about grief, boundaries, healing, and parenting through trauma, and share practical compassion and resources for anyone facing similar struggles.   Episode Sponsored by The HelpHUB™  Struggling with your mental health? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just alone? Well, you're not. Welcome to The HelpHUB™—your online destination for mental health resources, treatment options, content, and tools to help meet you exactly where you are in the moment. Visit TheHelpHUB.co to get started.   Topics The emotional complexity of Mother's Day Natasha's background in the FLDS cult The impact of family trauma on relationships The importance of boundaries and self-care Building healthy relationships with children   Chapters 00:00 Navigating Mother's Day Emotions   02:09 Contrasting Mother-Child Relationships   06:29 Understanding Natasha's Complex Family Background   11:18 The Impact of No Contact on Relationships   14:49 Grieving and Thankfulness on Mother's Day   18:28 The Pain of Living with No Contact   23:49 Finding Strength in New Family Dynamics   30:25 Celebrating Mother's Day with New Traditions   Mental Health Resources If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 988 for help. The Survivors Podcast Website – https://thesurvivors.net/ The HelpHUB™ – Mental health resources, tools, and support networks – https://www.thehelphub.co/ National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7223)  Follow & Connect With Us 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_survivors_podcast 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-survivors-podcast 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel 🎵📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesurvivorspodcast   See you next week! In the meantime, keep surviving.