An Impromptu Video About the Difficulty of Mother's Day for Many

This is a very quick video I decided to film as I was called to discuss how Mother's Day is a hard day for a lot of folks. Be kind to yourselves and each other.
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[@froodoftheforest]

Oh man! What a industry for you to be in on a holiday like this - ESPECIALLY when the relationship or lack thereof is super strained or complex or unchangeable. Thanks for saying what my heart feels - It's so easy to have nothing but saccharine images and messaging shoved in your faces and simply try to swallow the feelings. It's nice to HEAR others out there struggling through the complexity. Sending love and understanding from the trenches. Blessed be. x

[@thewitchofbeesandbones]

Thank you so much for reaching out! These are difficult things indeed! I hope you have a beautiful day!

[@DaughterofLilith333]

Just came across your channel today, Mother’s Day… I actually found you through your Medusa video, as she presented herself to me on this day, in my pain. Thank you for the work you are doing. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for being here. Thank you for being a real person. Unafraid. It’s greatly appreciated 🙏🏼 💔❤️‍🩹

[@thewitchofbeesandbones]

Wow, thank you so much. I do have to say, it's not that I'm unafraid. Quite the opposite. But...I do the work and share the space anyway because I am called to and because I want to. I'm deeply sorry for your pain and struggles.

[@DaughterofLilith333]

@@thewitchofbeesandbones Thank you for that correction bc yes… it is full of fear and absolutely courageous.🙏🏼 I see you💌🫶🏼❤️‍🩹 Thank you for seeing me too. 🤍

[@jasmyneambrosia]

It’s a hard holiday for me and I’m leaning into that softness just trying to let be what is. Big hugs your way

[@thewitchofbeesandbones]

Thank you. I'm glad you're being gentle with yourself. 🖤

[@M155ABYSS]

It’s like when people say “remember when you were a kid and you were just so happy and life was easy?” Uh no I do not. Its forgivable of course, as it’s easy to project ones own experience onto others, especially those that you tend to relate to on other things. But really a lot of people (all? most?) carry some sort of pain.

[@thewitchofbeesandbones]

Absolutely! We all have our own stories!

[@elenoredanielsson6771]

I’m glad you brought up this topic thanks❤️ I’m sorry I didn’t discover you have such nice tattoos before🙈. Now I wonder if you can show them? Or is it too personal? If so, I apologize.❤️I hope you have a nice dag💐🌸🌻🌞

[@thewitchofbeesandbones]

Thank you so much. I've been asked to do a tattoo "tour" by a few folks on the channel. I think I'm going to waot until my sleeve is complete, but am definitely open to it!

[@Quileryn]

Thank you for sharing this, I'm definitely one of those people who has "bittersweet" feelings when this day rolls around. Or when any nationally-commeecialized holiday creeps up. I was raised in a cult during my childhood - and in this particular cult, we weren't allowed to celebrate birthdays or holidays. I didn't even celebrate my own birthday until I was 17! On top of that, estrangement has always been seen as a taboo thing. There always seems to be this implication when you're estranged from anyone, especially your mother, it's unfathomable. So when I was becoming more open to my spiritual journey as a green witch, much much later in life, I found that celebrating the seasons just made so much more sense and it also made me feel so much happier. To make these particular days suck less, I have found that making my own traditions on Mother's Day (or Matron's Day) and Father's Day (Patron's Day) makes it feel like the day regains its purpose and meaning. I don't really worship or follow any deities (kudos to anyone who does, though!), but I do take the time to celebrate and reflect on the feminine or masculine on those days. ♡

[@thewitchofbeesandbones]

I love how you have customized these days so you're able to celebrate things that align with you!

[@Quileryn]

@thewitchofbeesandbones Thank you for saying that! It's really helped me navigate through the estrangement with my mom and the loss of my dad. I think it is not only healthy but essential to have our own ways to respond to the cards that have been dealt to us. ♡

[@patricialavallee8286]

I'd like to add the flipside. Women who where great mom's, dedicated their lives to their kids and when they're grown and gone, get treated like 💩. Leaving them heartbroken, devasted. Left wondering, "why?" It's worse when there are grandchildren involved. Worse when grown kids are married, and the spouse goes along with the 💩 treatment of the others mom. I've heard this and seen this in ALOT of cases. Absolutely heartbreaking. Old saying, "one mom can take care of 12 kids, but 12 kids can't take care of one mom". So very true per mother's day, what you said. To be kind . Because you never know what anyone has or is going through.

[@thewitchofbeesandbones]

Thank you for sharing this perspective! It's so important! I made the video from my personal perspective based on my experiences, but so appreciate the other perspective!

[@patricialavallee8286]

@@thewitchofbeesandbones you are so welcome! Yes, no matter what side of the coin one is on per Mother's Day, it can be a quite painful experience. So again, being kind to others is very apt on this day!

[@julievanmeter]

Difficult topic for many, but so necessary to remind us to be gentle not only with ourselves, but others. I love you.

[@thewitchofbeesandbones]

Thank you Love!

[@EsotericEchoesFL]

While I can't relate specifically. I am appreciative that you took the time to talk about this view. I know it's not the same for everyone. Such Shadows like this need to be discussed ((((Hugs))))

[@thewitchofbeesandbones]

Thank you Love!