How many of us actually say what we want for Mother’s Day?
And how many of us quietly hope that our loved ones will “just know”?
I’ve been there.
For a long time, I set expectations that went unmet—not because people didn’t care, but because I never clearly said what I needed. I told myself I didn’t want to feel ungrateful or demanding, so I stayed silent. But silence doesn’t create understanding.
A few months ago, a life coach asked me a simple question:
“How do you like to be celebrated?”
And honestly… I didn’t have an answer.
That moment stopped me in my tracks. If I didn’t know what I truly desired, how could I expect anyone else to?
That’s when I realized I had to give myself permission—to explore, to be honest, and to name what I need.
Maybe for you, it’s rest.
Maybe it’s waking up to a clean, clutter-free space.
Maybe it’s meaningful time with friends or uninterrupted connection with family.
Whatever it is, it matters.
When we take the time to understand how we want to be celebrated—and communicate it—we create space for healthier relationships. Not just with others, but with ourselves. We reduce resentment and replace it with clarity.
Because what is peace without clarity?
I’ve also had to let go of the idea that every celebration has to be perfect. (Yes, I’m working on that—true Capricorn tendencies and all.) Whether it’s a simple afternoon in the backyard or a spontaneous ice cream run, what matters most is that it feels true to me.
So this year, I invite you to try something different:
Name one thing that would make you feel loved—and say it out loud.
And if things still don’t go exactly as planned?
That doesn’t make you a bad mom. It makes you a human one.
You are not alone Sis. I’ve been there too.
Wishing you a Mother’s Day filled with love, intention, and moments that feel like you.
Until next time… keep smiling.
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