Anyone else find Mother's Day a bit depressing?

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My partner is at work all day, won't see him til this evening. My eldest daughter is out, and my youngest is sleeping. They did get me cards and things which is lovely, but I'm just really down for some reason. My own mum is dead, that might be part of the reason why. But I feel very alone and isolated today, for whatever reason. Anyone else?

Aw sorry you’re feeling down. If they make you feel loved and appreciated daily then you’re far better off than those who only feel it on Mother’s Day. Hopefully that’s the case! 💐

Hmm. I'm not sure. Some days I do and others not. I'm not in a great place generally at the moment so I'm wondering if that's why, I don't think it's specifically Mother's Day that's depressed me tbh.

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Mother's Day is bittersweet for me, OP. My mum died when I was young. I have a lovely DD but today reminds me of what we've lost.

I feel the same. I am at home alone. I didn't arrange to do anything as I thought at least one of my two DC would spend some time with me. I knew my DS would be working as he works every Sunday. My DD doesn't work weekends but chose to work today (or do something else). She called yesterday and passed me a card and gift through the front door. Not even time for a chat or a brew. So yes it's depressing and I will be glad when it's over. The sad thing is that it will probably be the same on my birthday in a few weeks. Maybe I will arrange to do something nice by myself then.

@PleaseenterausernameX
Sorry for your loss. My mum died when I was young too x

You're not alone, I find it too sad and always an anticlimax. Hugs to all those feeling emotional today. It's hard when you see so many people posting to their mums online, along with photos of family dinners, afternoon teas etc. ❤️

This is me today, and I have no idea why. I got a long lie this morning but still came down to bottles needing washed and a kitchen needing tidied. Partner went for a nap whilst LB napped, he then didn't reappear until 1145 and expected me to be fine with this.

He's now taken our LB away to see his Mum because "that's the best present she could get on mothers day" meanwhile I had already told him to go whilst he's having his 2nd nap so then once he's awake, we'll manage to fit in a cake and a coffee at the local cafe before it closes at 4pm. 325pm and he's still away with him, but aslong as the MIL gets a nice day then that's all that matters right? 🫠

Meanwhile I'm at home and even although he's seen me physically upset today, he's telling me my behaviour has been atrocious. Maybe it's because I don't have a relationship with my Mum, I don't know, but personally I'm totally over mothers day and see no point in it anymore.

Mine have shown no signs of remembering so far.

Though I've gone out, so maybe there will be something when I get back. I had hoped the one at university would have called by now, but there's still time!

Yes I hear you. Single parent and autistic child.. no card and a huge meltdown.
Trying not think about it being Mother's Day and that it's just another day. Avoiding social media too!!

This has helped me today, as I’ve realised I’m not the only one who doesn’t have a relationship with their mum. Tomorrow is a new day, just keep swimming xx

I've been feeling a bit sad and lonely today too. Mother's Day is a bit bittersweet when you miss your own Mum.
I took myself off for a little walk and got some fresh air. Hugs OP.

This is my first Mother’s Day without my mam so feeling a bit crap really. I’ve had some lovely presents and cards off my dds so that’s nice.

Sorry to the others who have lost their mams or don’t have a good relationship xx

I have no contact with my mum, it has been that way for years and she's never even met my three children. So it's always a bit of a sore one to see all the 'happy Mother's Day to my amaaaaaaazing mum, don't know where we would be without you!' posts on Mother's Day on social media.

It's totally my issue of course, these people are lucky to have nice mums and entitled to post whatever they like, but it always makes me feel a bit... lost?

My own children are lovely but quite young, so it's the usual chaos and not exactly relaxing despite DHs best efforts. I just wish these days didn't exist - people can celebrate their mum any day they like but they are painful reminders for women who are grieving, don't have a mum, are struggling with infertility etc

@skybluekitty
I'm sorry to hear you're finding it difficult too
I also hate the "my amazing mum" type social media posts. They're just a painful reminder that mine has been dead my entire adult life (and most of my childhood). I tend to avoid social media on Mother's Day if I can. Sending you a hug x

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It's raining. My Mum can't go out in the rain so we haven't done anything.
I hope you are able to talk to someone, friends or cousins about how you are feeling? Sorry you lost your Mum young. No wonder this day feels sad.
But it's just another day. Have you considered counselling to talk about your feelings? I wish you well.