ADHD Mums
88. Mothers Day: I Made the Lunches, Booked the Table, and Still Felt Invisible
08 May 2025
You made the reservation. You packed the gifts. You wiped the tears, booked the table, and still felt… like no one saw you. If Mother’s Day makes you feel flat, ragey, or quietly devastated—you’re not ungrateful, you’re unsupported. In this raw solo episode, Jane shares the truth about what ADHD mums, solo parents, and neurodivergent women are really navigating on the day that’s supposed to be for them. This isn’t about handmade cards and breakfast in bed. This is about emotional labour, unmet needs, and the silent heartbreak of being overlooked on the one day you were told you’d be celebrated. 💡 What We Cover: Why so many mums dread Mother’s Day—and it’s not ‘ingratitude’ Survey results from 100+ ADHD Mums on how the day actually goes What invisible emotional labour looks like (and why it stings most on Mother’s Day) The loneliness of solo parenting, co-parenting, or being in a relationship and still doing it all Scripts and strategies to set boundaries, ask for what you need, or say no The complex grief that can rise: for the mum you had, the mum you wanted, or the mum you thought you'd be Seven key reminders for emotionally overloaded mums this Mother's Day How to validate yourself when no one else does—and why your kids will remember even when it feels like they won’t 🔗 Resources & Links: 🎧 Related episodes: 7 Brutally Honest Reasons ADHD Mums Stay Silent About the Mental Load [Part 2] Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple How to Handle Family Criticism About ADHD: Boundaries and Keeping Your Sanity Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple 💬 Join the ADHD Mums Facebook group: Click here If Mother’s Day makes you feel like disappearing, this episode is your reminder: you are not invisible, you are just...
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