[lynn0614]

Does anyone have trouble with mother's day? I feel like I'm on the outside a lot, so maybe this is just my issue, but I've noticed, for years now, I just break down around the wretched holiday. Does anyone else feel this? If so, please tell me what it is like for you.

[majicka414]

I have a hard time with it too, but probably not for the same reasons you are. My amom passed away when i was 15, and then the next closest person to me, my grandmother when I was 22.

So Mother's Day sucks for me. I feel your pain, even if it's not the same pain.

[hrisme]

Originally Posted by lynn0614

Does anyone have trouble with mother's day? I feel like I'm on the outside a lot, so maybe this is just my issue, but I've noticed, for years now, I just break down around the wretched holiday. Does anyone else feel this? If so, please tell me what it is like for you.

Been there, done that. In fact, most holidays are hard for me. It has been better for me since I found my birthmother, now I am able to recognize the pain and put it aside, so I can focus on my relationship with my (adoptive) mom. But I do need to set aside some time to grieve, usually a few days after the fact. It's normal for grief to come up around holidays and anniversaries, it's not just you!

[gigglessa]

I understand your pain. This mothers day is the first one after reunion..and I feel so left out..she has other kids and to me those are her family. My amom died when I was 5 so mothers day is very hard on me.
I have kids and I feel bad because I feel I put a damper on this day.
Try to stay strong...but just understand its normal to feel this way.

[Jackiejdajda]

I do not like Mothers day.. I do not even read the threads where the discussions happen about it..

I do not like holidays/special days.. I do not see the joy in them..


Jackie