Matriarch Mastery: Bridging Generations

You've held your family in the palms of your hands for so long ... Motherhood in this new stage of "family" often runs behind-the-scenes - work that no one really sees. Remember when you were their 24/7 taxi, biggest fan, nurse, and rescuer? Now, they've grown up and raising their own families.  Are you asking yourself, "Where do I fit in now?"

You might've pictured a different scenario for these years. Like being the heart of a big, happy family, everyone laughing around a holiday table. But things don't always play out as we imagine. Now, it feels like walking a tightrope: being there for them without hovering too much. They've got their own stories to write, bumps and all.

It's tough. You thought you'd be the go-to grandma, but life's busy, and those hugs seem rare. Family get-togethers? Not always smooth sailing. They make different parenting choices that make you go, "Huh?"  It takes a lot to adjust to this new supporting role.

It hits you hard when they make last-minute plans that take you for granted as a babysitter rather than trusted family anchor, or respected confidante.

You're feeling a bit adrift sometimes, and thoughts like these drift past:

• "It's like I don't exist anymore to them except when they want a babysitter."
• "I feel like an intruder.  When can I express my take on things?"
• I just want to feel valued. 
• "I spent my whole career trying to make my boss happy, earn money, and support my kid's interests, school, and sports.  This should be when I sit back and enjoy this family I sacrificed for... Instead, I feel alone and taken for granted. 
• This isn't how I thought my life would turn out."
• "I could help them avoid mistakes I made in the past, but they just don't seem to care."

We lead you to more balance.  You'll find:

• New ways to express yourself and choose your place in family stuff.
• Ideas to adapt to changing family dynamics and members.
• How to let them be and do their thing while you do yours. Always holding a safe and loving place in the middle.
• Ways to enjoy the break and take some well-deserved "me" time.

You will learn to:

• Dive deep into your unique design, embracing your history, understanding its impact, and acknowledging the power it holds for your future relationships.  It's the key to knowing how to take a new path at the right time.
• Learn how to define and maintain boundaries that honor both you and your loved ones, ensuring mutual respect and independence.  You know what's yours to do, what's theirs to do and reduce the time you feel intrusive or intruded upon.
• Equip yourself with strategies to express your feelings, desires, and concerns in ways that foster understanding and empathy.  If you say what you want and need when things are calm, you won't feel like you are going to explode in frustration.
• Embrace the beauty of individual paths; nurturing love without judgment and appreciating the journeys of those around you.  Everyone just wants to be loved just they way they are and the way they are not.  
• Discover practices to nurture your spirit, ensuring you're not just present but thriving in these renewed relationships.  Self-care makes sure that you have the energy, time and health you want to enjoy family time and visits with the grandkids.

Age and wisdom have their own beauty, and with them, you have a spectacular chance to rewrite your family story. Let's journey together to create relationships filled with understanding, love, and shared memories. 

Join us in Bridging Generations, because every family has a story, and yours is just waiting for its beautiful next chapter.