Mother's Day

Mothering While Healing Generational Trauma

Mothering While Healing Generational Trauma

Here’s what I know for sure: Breaking generational curses is hard! I believe it is hardest for those who are one generation removed from the trauma itself. We are doing the work of healing ourselves while also trying to create a safe environment for someone else. Remember to be kind and patient with yourself. Remember to forgive yourself…and forgive again.

About Self-Mothering

About Self-Mothering

When you can mother yourself you become increasingly powerful because you have the tools to self-soothe, self-affirm, and to exercise self-compassion. These tools are important for everyone and are increasingly important for those who have experienced their mothers as rejecting, critical or unavailable.

Many of you will be celebrated as mothers today. You will also celebrating all the women who are mothers in your life. Take the time to call the friends who might not be mothers who mother you. Also, take a moment to ponder "self-mothering" and ask yourself how you might mother yourself today. I'll begin by giving myself a hug and offering myself an affirmation. I encourage you to do the same. You've done so well.

Happy Mother's Day!

From Belle and Lily's Mom,

Dr. Adrianne R. Pinkney,

Integrative Wellness & Life Coach

Thoughts on Mother's Day

Thoughts on Mother's Day

I encourage women to love themselves because it is the only way we can ever properly love our children. I am deeply invested in women's wellness. The wellness of women is paramount because women are nation builders. To build strong children, families and nations woman must first care for themselves.