Mother’s Day can be a difficult holiday for many people. For those who have lost their mother or child, it can be a painful reminder of their absence. Some individuals choose not to maintain contact with their mothers, and the day can remind them of her absence. She agrees with Sheldon that we can feel both grief and gratitude simultaneously and that feeling multiple emotions simultaneously is typical as humans. For those who are celebrating Mother’s Day, enjoy, and for those who may feel untethered and unsettled, know that someone is thinking of you and that you should be treated with kindness.

Source: CBC News May 14, 2023 17:27 UTC