The mother-daughter relationship is one that can be nurturing for some and complicated for others. For some daughters, it can be frustrating and overwhelming dealing with their mothers, due to conflict, expectations and communication barriers. As well, the mother-daughter dynamic can be a product of ancestral wounds and trauma that are unintentionally passed down for generations.

When does it happen? The moment you become a mother to your mother? My mother is 81 years old, living in an extended care facility. She has dementia - has had it for many years now. About a year and a half ago, my mother became a flight risk, prompting us to hurriedly transfer her into a secure facility.

The holiday season can be a beautiful buffet of family gatherings, gift giving and nourishing conversations for some, but for others, it can be a time that triggers feelings of loneliness and anxiety.

Our minds tag along with us everywhere we go. Sometimes it can be difficult to escape the whirlwind of thoughts that pass through our minds.