Mother's Day can be tricky to navigate for many families. Whether a single mother is doing it all on her own, a married mom doesn't get enough support, or a mom has died or just isn't in the picture, emotions can run wild on Mother's Day. Still others simply don't feel as appreciated as they hoped they would be. It's not always bouquets of flowers, breakfast in bed, and homemade cards.
A TikTok mom named Kelsey Mayfield posted a video venting about not receiving a single gift on Mother's Day despite having six children. The defeated mom sat in her car as she tearfully shared the sacrifices she's made for the sake of her kids. Unfortunately, plenty of fellow mothers could relate to her feelings of disappointment.
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The mom's Mother's Day video went viral on TikTok.
Kelsey took to TikTok on May 12 with a video that clearly resonated with other moms. Her video has since attracted more than 3.2 million views and over 236,000 likes. Thus far, nearly 11,000 users have commented as well.
In the clip, she explained why she was crying in her car.
In the caption of her TikTok video, Kelsey lamented, "6 kids and not 1 card but its okay ill go pick my own flowers #mothersday #wompwomp."
The emotional and visibly defeated mom began her video, explaining, "I'm sitting in my car crying on Mother's Day. I can't even get myself together to go outside and get a f—ing smoothie."
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Kelsey proceeded to explain the sacrifices she's made in her life for the sake of motherhood.
"As somebody who gave up their entire life, just felt like the best, most rewarding thing I could possibly do with myself is not to continue my career, not to continue my personal development, professionally speaking," she vented. "How I should just quit everything and just focus on my f—ing kids and somebody else's kids because they need love, and they need a mother, and they need this. And that's going to be so f—ing rewarding."
Ultimately, she expressed her profound disappointment at not reaping the 'glow' of 'all that effort.'
Kelsey concluded the car portion of her video by sharing, "On Mother's Day of all days, you would think that would be the day where you would get the glow of all that, all that effort."
In another clip, she walked outside alone to conclude her message. "So, where have I ended up on Mother's Day? By myself." Kelsey said. "Because my kids are disappointing. Duh."
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In the comments, TikTok users offered words of support, with many relating to her experience.
TikTok users reacted to Kelsey's Mother's Day video with words of support and empathy.
One person wrote, "I spent 8 years in a marriage where I didn't receive a single gift ā I finally walked away. Not about the gifts ā but the lack of love & care."
Another TikTok user shared, "Being a mom is the most thankless job. I know it's rewarding but so many sacrifices and time spent making sure they have the best but no one takes care of us."
"I've been crying these same tears all day," someone else commented. "Mom of 4 ages 19-27 and not one card or phone call."
Meanwhile, a fellow mom offered a ray of hope, writing, "My older son gave me my very first gift which he used his own money for. He is 19. There is hope."
Yet another TikTok user advised a different approach. "I took myself to the beach for the weekend. Just me," the person shared. "Rented a chair and umbrella. Read an entire book. It was great. Love yourself on Mother's Day!"
