Mother’s Day is supposed to be a day filled with joy and celebration, but for those struggling with infertility, estrangement, or other challenges, it can be a reminder of what one doesn’t have. However, it is possible to find joy on Mother’s Day, even when it hurts, by implementing a few strategies. Join us as…
Mother’s Day can be a bittersweet holiday for moms with a son or daughter with mental health challenges. If you are that mom, I know you face unique struggles many never see amid the flowers and gifts. Feelings of overwhelm, guilt, loss, and failure often accompany the day. It is not unusual to consider skipping…
Discover which article was the most popular post in April 2022 for our Grace & Truth Christian Link-Up. Each month at Embracing the Unexpected, we like to look back at the previous month to see which blog post received the most clicks; however, that is not all today. We have a special day on Sunday,…
Have you ever tried to help someone you love, and your efforts seem futile? You reach out, but it seems your attempts to make the circumstances better are inadequate. You hope and pray they will at least know they are not alone in the struggle.
We tend to look at ourselves with a critical eye regarding motherhood, and we worry and fret about what we wish we could do over and fail to ponder what went well. With Mother’s Day upon us, let’s have a little fun and switch it up by looking at what we did right as mothers….
Sometimes Mother’s Day hurts to the core, and we don’t think we can find any joy. A day not so long ago, I awoke with heaviness as if bricks were piled high upon my chest. It hurt to breathe. I thought to myself, do I have to open my eyes and get on with my…
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