To think social media can be so harmful, particularly at times like Mothers’ Day?

The OP has a family. She has a daughter. I hope that daughter doesn't realise that her recognition of the day isn't enough to assuage her mother's discontent.

I agree OP.

I find it very hard not to get affected by SM. I would love a partner and a family, but it’s not happening for me at the moment and when I open SM all I to see is happy family’s and it makes me feel shit.

So I’ve really limited how much time I spend on it.

Hmmm. I got flowers from my sons and youngest left price on his card, last night. Eldest lad is going out with girlfriend and her mother tonight for a meal.
That’s it. Been into town, did a bit of shopping and went to the oriental supermarket.
Jewellery? Nope. Don’t need that.
Might do roast beef for dinner…..might not!
I do not see my mother because of horrendous abuse growing up, my life was pretty much ruined.
You do have to be careful of social media posts, you’re not being unreasonable with how you feel, though.
Be gentle with yourself OP; it’s just a day. Mostly commercial. But very nice that your DD made you breakfast. Isn’t that great?
I am grateful I have healthy and happy boys and we have a good relationship.
As @fruitbrewhaha says. I don’t give a shit what performance others are putting on.

Surprised at the posts and poll results (so far.) I agree @Newmeagain It's the same at Christmas. Happy clappy families, 12 around the table posting #FamilyIsEverything and the like, whilst other people sit alone as they have no-one.

Social media - even Mumsnet is not healthy for people who are bit sad, and lonely.

Just remember though @Newmeagain People on here could be making shit up. And as for Facebook and all the 'happy' families and 'happy' couples; just remember, things are not always as they seem.

I mean, why the fuck is a man buying jewelry for his wife on MOTHERS DAY anyway? She is not his mother!

DH bought me some maltesers and a £7 bottle of wine. And a 'happy mothers day wifey' card - and I didn't even expect that. I would think it odd if he bought me gold for Mothers Day.

As has been said though, your daughter acknowledged Mothers Day, so I am not sure what the issue is. Do you really believe that most women get jewelry for Mothers Day from their husband. (They don't!)

I couldn’t give a shit what performance other people are doing.

Exactly this. Ds got me a really pretty card and wrote a lovely message in it. I took us out for a fab lunch. We're now both half-dozing on the sofa for a couple of hours before he needs to head home. Perfectly lovely, low-key day with no one upset or feeling unloved / unappreciated.

It really is getting pathetic, all this social media grandstanding. I truly can't be arsed with it all.

I haven't seen anyone on Facebook thing about getting jewellery but if I did it would make me eyeroll rather than be upset. Why would you want that much ridiculousness?

If you know you have issues with comparison, you should stay off social media and not actively harm yourself by going on. That’s just silly.

This sums it up nicely.

I got a card from each ds, small bunch of flowers, and a box of forerro rochers which are my favourits. No jewelry, or anything.

I'm also mindful of my dear friend who lost her only child last year, and hoping she's getting through today ok

Your daughter has marked the day. Why does it matter to you what other people do?

What would you want to happen to solve this?

I think it’s a good lesson in accepting that everyone does things differently be it Christmas, Eid, Valentines or Mothers day or any other celebration.
Your daughter sounds lovely, making you breakfast and having a a weekend job, signs of a nice thoughtful teen.

My dd has dropped a jar of sauce of the floor so I’ve been on my hands and knees scooping up tomato with shards of glass. I also bought myself
some flowers.

Does that make you feel better?

I couldn’t give a shit what performance other people are doing.

Nobody's twisting your arm to force you to look at SM.