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Fuck Mother's Day was Hard

15 replies

AskAwayAgain · 19/03/2023 23:57

I had to smile and seem happy when my kids brought me cards. But my own mum died 5 month ago and all I wanted to do was cry.
Its been such a hard day.

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Psuedoshoes · 19/03/2023 23:59

I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️

Greenestgreen · 19/03/2023 23:59

I’m very sorry. That must have been unbelievably hard for you.

Sugarfish · 20/03/2023 00:00

So sorry to hear that op. I dread the first Mother’s Day without mine when it happens. Get yourself to bed and have a good sleep. The day is done now.

Figgy90 · 20/03/2023 07:02

Sorry for your loss ❤️ I’m in the same boat only I’m preggo with my first. I hate Mother’s Day, I avoid social media and don’t go out… just makes me feel depressed watching everyone with their mums. Sending a hug x

gemloving · 20/03/2023 07:06

I'm so sorry for your loss 🤍

DisforDarkChocolate · 20/03/2023 07:19

Three years in and it's still hard, it would have been her birthday today too

Next year I am planning something distracting.

Original poster
AskAwayAgain · 20/03/2023 21:55

Thanks and sorry so many of you are struggling.

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Motherofalittledragon · 20/03/2023 21:57

My mum died 7 months ago, yesterday was bloody awful, and an awful reminder that I'll never see my mum again.

TheFallenMadonna · 20/03/2023 22:02

My MIL died last month. Our children are young adults, so we just sort of let it pass without any fuss at all here. No cards. Hugs from them to me. And from me to DH, most importantly.
Sorry about your mum.

Mammyloveswine · 20/03/2023 22:12

Oh op im so sorry... my mam died 3 months ago (2 days after Christmas) and I totally get it!

Sending you lots of love x

WookieMama · 20/03/2023 22:17

❤️ sorry for your loss OP. 8 months since my mum died. I've been hiding to cry in loo/shower/bed all weekend, miss her so much. The sadness is so overwhelming xxx

CalloohCallayFrabjousDay · 20/03/2023 22:20

Sorry for your loss. My mum died almost three years ago.
I had a meltdown because my dd 12 decided to cook dinner, buggered it up so had nothing else apart from crap in the freezer. I felt like a crap mum.

Tailfeather · 20/03/2023 22:25

My mum died when I was young and Mother's Day was always a reminder of my loss. But now I am a mum I can embrace the day. It's really fresh for you but your mum wouldn't want you to be sad. Reflect, think of memories, and embrace your position as a mother. X

tinselvestsparklepants · 20/03/2023 22:38

I don't like it but for different reasons. Still have a mother but couldn't have kids - and my mother has never acknowledged this. It does feel rotten. I'm glad it's over. Sounds like though you are grieving you have had it all -great mum and children? Please embrace and enjoy that wonderful gift.

maddy68 · 20/03/2023 22:41

I really hope this is helpful www.griefencounter.org.uk/

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