It’s Mother’s Day, so I just want to take a moment to acknowledge that this day can be joyful, sad, tender, complex—or all of those things at once.
For some, it’s a time of celebration and connection. For others, it highlights absence—of a mum who is no longer here, the longing to be a mum, or a relationship that’s still healing.
So wherever you’re at this weekend, I’m sending you love, strength, and so much compassion.
This week I’ve been deep in the rollercoaster of motherhood. My 10-year-old daughter Mali had her school Cross Country race, and let me tell you—it was a week.
She was already nervous. This year her age group had to run 3km instead of 2km. Add in a little head cold and blisters from an ice skating party… and we were all in—patching up her feet, clearing congestion, and doing our best to calm her nerves. “Pace yourself, breathe, just do your best,” I reminded her.
But within the first few minutes of the race, she got a stitch. I watched her push through—walk/jog/walk/jog—hand on her side, trying to breathe. Her little face red, mixed with determination and frustration.
My heart just ached for her.
That’s the hard part of being a mum, isn’t it? When they’re hurting, and all you can do is be there. You can’t fix it. You can’t take the pain away. You just hold space. Encourage them. Will them forward.
She crossed the finish line and was upset and exhausted. So we let her feel it. We talked it through. Her beautiful friends and their parents offered so much kindness. And when she was ready, we made a plan for next year.
We wrote down her time. We set a new goal to beat it next year. She said, “I just wasn’t ready physically or mentally today.” And I told her, “That’s OK. You showed up. You were brave. You kept going. You should be so proud of yourself.”
One of the mantras I always come back to—especially in those big-feeling moments—is: This too shall pass.
It doesn’t mean we rush past the feelings. It means we let them be felt, knowing they will shift and soften over time.
And as mums, we’re holding so much—every single day. We’re raising the next generation while also trying to lead by example. To be open when we’re feeling good, and honest when we’re not.
To look after ourselves and model our self-care practices. Whether that’s yoga or something else that lights you up. Because they are watching and they are listening.
So wherever you’re at this Mother’s Day—whether you’re in the thick of motherhood, missing someone, or navigating something tender—I just want to say:
You’re doing the best you can. You’re allowed to feel it all. You’re not alone. And you’re doing an amazing job.
Mamas, I see you. I feel you.
With love and a big, gentle hug,
Kacey x
P.S. If yoga is part of your self-care—or something you’ve been meaning to return to—book yourself a class this week. A little space to stretch, breathe and feel can work wonders. And yes, you’re always welcome to bring a friend, your mum, your daughter—or just yourself. Use promo code YOGAONUS for a complimentary class from me to you.
