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@Sian321 i just thought it might be helpful for people who may be finding today hard for whatever reason

thank you - i am working today from 11am-4pm so im kinda of glad in a way because i’ll have less time to look at social media but then im gonna be seeing loadssss of families going on holiday together and seeing people with their mums and being so happy is going to hurt u guess?

thanks @Sian321 i have a positive relationship with my mother and im grateful for that because not many people have that. im here to give people support if they need it

And to those who have a positive relationship with your mother too, there is space here also for you and I'm here to honour and celebrate that alongside you

Thank you so much for being a part of this Community and for holding space for one another like this. It's beautiful!

@Rose113 , thank you also for sharing about what today feels like for you, as you try to adjust to having your birth mother in your life.

Whatever you decide to do today is valid. How are you feeling? I hope you can allow yourself to listen to your feelings and needs, whatever they may be.

We support you wholeheartedly

Thank you for creating this thread @shannon_164 , and also thinking of you today and your difficult relationship with your mum. It is so valid that it hurts to see people posting lots of happy memories on social media on days like today, and I hope you can be extra kind with yourself and allow yourself to step away from those platforms if and when you wish to.

Your own relationship with your mum is so valid and nuanced and all the feelings you hold towards her deserve to be listened to.

There is space here

@eylah , thank you so much for sharing this.

It sounds like today might be feeling very difficult, and last night was restless. I hear you, and it sounds like you're coping with so much right now. I wonder what you feel you might need today to find comfort?

I wonder whether distraction might feel good, or one small act of self-care, or perhaps giving yourself a little bit of space and time to sit with some of your warmest memories with your Mum, or even to share them here. Whatever feels best and right for you. We're right here with you

Hi everyone, just to say that we're holding all of you in mind today and I'm right here with you. If you need anything, please do DM us. No matter what today looks like for you, I hope you can give yourself grace to feel however you do, and to do whatever you need to get through today safely and as comfortably as possible.

We're so proud of each and every person here, and the beautiful ways you show up for one another.

This Community is yours, today and everyday

We're getting through this together!

sending you all so much love today - whatever your reason is for finding today hard is valid! if you need support, please do reach out as you are so deserving of support, and remember, needing a little extra support doesn’t make you weak - reaching out takes courage!

i’m proud of you all