Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “I’d rather be honest and authentic and disappoint some people than to exhaust myself trying to keep up the facade of perfection.” ~Crystal Paine “You’re the Best Mom Ever!” Nope. “You’ve always listened, loved, and let me lean on you.” Not really. For most of my adult life, every year before Mother’s Day I stood in front of a beautiful display of cards fairly bursting with love, and tried to find one that my authentic self would allow me to give my … Continue reading How to Have a Peaceful Mother’s Day with a Difficult Mother