Moms Feel Under Appreciated And Neglected

Around the holidays on Saturday Night Live, they had a tragic skit that highlighted the plight of moms. The skit was about a mom who went to great lengths to make the holiday really special for her family. The tragic joke at the end was she got a robe. The family got amazing presents, even the family do scored. The tragic joke at the end was she got a robe.

The Painful Truth About A Mom's Role

They say many truths are said in jest. The heartbreaking part about this skit was the dog actually got more presents than the mom. This painfully accurate skit hit home with so many moms, that it stared to become a meme. Moms were posting that they too just got the "token robe" for the holidays. I'm sharing this story because, I know you might feel under appreciated, and that your family may not show up for you the way you'd like. 

I'm Sharing This Crazy, Simple Trick So You Can Feel More Loved And Appreciated

It was my birthday a few weeks back. Here's the crazy, simple advice I'm want you to try. Are you ready? Tell them what you want! Tell them exactly how you'd like to receive love and adoration. Honestly, for many years my birthdays sucked. I was left feeling disappointed, angry and hurt. My family barely showed up, so I was fed up. I decided I'm going to tell them exactly how I want them show up for me. This is what I said....I want to come down in the morning, and I want to see decorations on the table, I want to see a cake, I want to see presents, I want to see cards,I want to see flowers, and I want to see it as soon as I come down the stairs into the space into the living room

My Family Showered Me With Adoration

They showed up big time, and I was giddy with joy. I felt so seen and heard. I realized that I need to get over the feeling that they "should" know what I want. I was done playing coy, or beating around the bush. It certainly wasn't helping my cause, and it wasn't helping them to be expected to read my mind. It may seem counter-intuitive, yet....by golly, it worked like a charm. So, I'll say it again, tell them exactly how they can show up for you. You deserve to receive like the beautiful momma that you are. 

Don't Know How You Like To Receive Love And Affection?

If you don't quite know how you like to be honored, and it's kinda common for moms to not know, I highly recommend a book called The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Once you figure out your "love language" you'll be able to share with your family and friend. It feel so liberating to declare who you are, and what you like. It's a new year. It's time for something different. I want something different for you, too. I hope that me sharing my experiences helps you, too.