Mother's Day - a thread for the weary

[autismorarsehole]

Thought I'd create a thread for those dreading today, setting themselves up for disappointment or are likely to have a difficult day due to divorce / separation circumstances.

I was supposed to see family but had to cancel due to poorly kids. Therefore I'm stuck in the family home, with a STBX who will have done nothing or thought nothing about Mother's Day.

How are your strained days looking?

I've been showered with gifts, bitter sweet.. today is also the day my stbxh's double life bomb was dropped by his ow 4 yrs ago.

Oh I'm sorry. Hugs to you. Yes bitter sweet indeed.

@wakeupandshakeup

I've been showered with gifts, bitter sweet.. today is also the day my stbxh's double life bomb was dropped by his ow 4 yrs ago.

His Ow picked Mother’s Day to implode his family life? That’s awful.

She did indeed.. it was all very loaded and the stuff that unfolded was like reading a book on someone else's disastrous life. I don't blame her, I thank her for telling me the truth he had no intention of doing! We've limped along and my mental health suffered greatly. I then decided it's was over, got support and I'm in a much better place and mindset ☺️

Difficult day for me as my lovely mum has end stage dementia. I'll go to the home with a card and flowers but she'll no doubt be sleeping. Very hard.

I have covid for first time ever. Could be worse!

@lollipoprainbow sending hugs your way today xx

My DS is on a sleepover - hopefully home soon - but said that his dad suggested he gives his dad’s DP (who was the OW) a card. We’ve been split 9 years but it still feels a bit weird. I didn’t let DS know, just said “oh that’s a nice idea as I bet X does lots for you when you’re at dads”.

DP who I have a baby with is away with work, really stressed and probably won’t mention it at all (he didn’t last year). I get it’s guilt that he can’t do it properly so he says nothing at all but just a text to say happy Mother’s Day, thanks for looking after dd would be enough at this point!

I got a card dd made at nursery and DS is planning to cook dinner so it’s not all bad!

Sh*t show here.
I'll say no more...