Mothers Day

[cherryblossom]

I know Mother's day has been around for a long time, but really now a days it just a commercial nightmare, when all the shops put up the prices of chocolates, and flowers.
You are absolutely correct AngelaMarie. You are a mother 365 days a year, and I'm sure you are a good mother. You don't need one day a year to feel appreciated or special. You are special every day.

But just a reminder to those who find mother's day a struggle due to issues, or abuse from your Mothers, just remember that they were your Mother and abusive whatever day of the week. Don't let a day of commercialism knock you, or overly dwell on the past. It really is just another day. And you do have a choice how you allow that day to affect you. Someone somewhere has decided that Sunday (I assume?) is mothers day. You can chose whether you celebrate that, or ignore it. It's just another day.

 

[gidge]

If it makes anyone feel beta. It is normally just another day for me to. I was just being hopeful that H would remember and make an effort to make me feel appreciated but the reality is that it will be like any other day.
If i am lucky enough to get breakfast in bed is more likely to be burnt toast then eggs benedict. I also have issues with my own mother as she would abandon me so often in the hospital when I was sick and I never knew if she was going to come back and if so when. But she is my mother and I realise she did the best she knew how, and I have to forgive her as its not worth harbouring hatred would only destroy me more.

To all who do celebrate mothers day, happy mothers day. U are loved and valued as a mother even if ur loved ones may chose not to acknolwedge it on this day. And to those that dont then I hope too that u have a happy weekend and a lovely sunday.

 

[Tinyflame]

In Canada it's Mothers' Day, Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms here, and to those who miss their moms to know they're with you and to those who needed a mom the comfort and love of others in their place.
:inlove: :inlove: :inlove:
(I do believe for the moms here you should get 'treated' once a week (at least) :) :inlove:)

 

[gidge]

Well didnt get my breakfast in bed:( but did get to enjoy a sleep in so cant complain too much. Otherwise was same as any other day. Hope other mums here had a lovely day.:)

 

[Serene]

I have discovered a great way to treat myself for Mother's Day. I listed 100 things I like about myself in the chit chat thread "100 Things You Like About Yourself". I finished the list yesterday and I read it this morning. I would recommend it to anyone who feels alone and lonely today.

 

[Mr. Smith]

Happy Mothers day to those who would like to be wished it, and for those that this day is hard I give you a big HUG! If you want one that is... Well anyway, Have a great day no matter what this day is! *Hugs*:giggle:

 

[MAS444]

Happy Mother's day to mom's on here and to those, like me, for whom it is difficult, hang in there. For the women on the forum, here's to be the mother you always wanted to your inner child and happy mother's day to the mother figures in our lives, even if not by blood, who have shown some kindness along the way.

 

[intothelight]

This is the first year that Mother's Day has not been about by mother for me. She is my biological parent and that is where my feeling and any obligation stop. Today is not a day of triggers, sadness, stress, emotional abuse, etc. Today is my day.

I am a mother and the girls are all here. We are going to fix a big breakfast and then they are helping me put in the garden and planting flowers in the yard. They got together and picked up all of the plants, and I am looking so forward to spending the day with my children.

Mother's Day has a whole new meaning for me.

 

[amethist]

That sound like a wonderful day for you all to share and remember ITL. I hope the weather is kind to you all day.

Amethist

 

[Donna19531]

Well, I'm going to be a downer too. I despise Mother's Day. My children never acknowledge it. They are boys, so maybe they are just clueless as a lot of boys are about such things. Every year I try to make plans with someone so I don't spend the day alone. I thought about asking my sons if they want to get together for lunch or something but my oldest son is mad at me right now for not bailing him out of jail a few weeks ago. Another DUI. Both my children have issues with drugs and alcohol and they are well known by the police in two counties. I guess I feel like I wasn't a very good mother. They have had tough lives. I wish I could just disappear until the whole Mother's Day thing is over and forgotten.

Boy, can I relate to your post! I have 3 children, all grown, 4 if you count the little grandson I'm raising on my own now.
I've had PTSD for about 5 years now and it seems everyone has just walked away (including my adopted daughter, who neglected to take her baby boy with her when she disappeared!) We were a very close family at one time and I have no idea how to handle Mother's Day anymore. When my mother was alive, I focused on her. I loved her very much. She died almost 5 years ago and, combined with all the other trauma that led to my diagnosis, I've not been able to get over the loss.
My little guy doesn't even know it's Mother's Day and I'm feeling lost. I think I feel lost alot. It's just magnified today.
Love to all of you here… this is my first post.
Donna

 

[The Albatross]

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[The Albatross]

Mother's Day is typically an uncomfortable one but this time I'm going to be my best self, and whatever happens happens. It's not going to be easy with both my mother and mother in law in the same place, they are so much alike but don't get along.

Welcome Donna, I'm sorry for your loss, and admire you for raising your grandson. Hat's off to you, 4 children is a handful.