Not all mothers are moms With Mother's Day approaching I am reminded what a difficult holiday...

Baremine · 70-79, C

My mother was very dominant. I was the only child. At 15 I met the girl I married 4 years later. My mother made our dating life miserable.
Fast forward 20+ years.
Mom was 90+. She still lived alone although I came in every morning and evening to take care of her. One morning after fixing her breakfast and getting ready to leave for work I kissed her on the head and said I love you mom. She broke down crying.
She passed away at 95.
Moms aren't perfect but they try to do their best.

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

Mother's Day is very hard on my kids. Their mother walked out on us almost 2 years ago and hasn't tried to call or text them since she left. They miss her and I have to deal with their pain and questions. Thankfully we're going to my partners grandmas house to celebrate and they will have a great time there. But I know it will still be hard for them.

LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON · F

At least she is still alive, I can say what you said, but mine is gone now for over a decade.
One day, you may actually miss her.
What I would not give for a hug from my Mama.

JesseInTX · 51-55, M

I was blessed with great parents. I’m very fortunate to have a great relationship with my mom. Sadly many don’t have that. I know you’ve struggled with your relationship with your mom and I’m sorry it’s been that way. ❤

Coralmist · 41-45, F

I wrote a post the other day about this. It's not a nice day for myself either, watching everyone with loving mothers go out and have fun. I'm sorry you also had this experience ☹

WindTherapy · 56-60, M

Sorry to hear that things aren't all smiles and roses. It happens unfortunately. I've been pretty lucky in that I've always had a pretty good relationship with my parents. But there have been trying times as well. The best part is they're still alive to work towards making those relationships better.

Nitedoc · 51-55, M

That is exactly how it was for me trying to pick out a card before mothers day! It seemed so absurd to give her a card all about love, caring and understanding when none of that applied to her. It did hurt me badly when she passed away six years though. It hurt for a long time before it started to get better.

PhoenixPhail · M

I had the same kind of problem with my mom. I bought cards and presents out of a sense of obligation. It wasn't what I preferred, but it was better than what would have been the consequences of not doing it. So, it was a peace-keeping kind of thing.

SpiritSkye

I feel this. I could never pick those cards for my mother because none of them were true. She brought me into the world to fight alone without her.

Willow2025 · F

Be lucky you have a mother. I don't she killed herself when I was 12. you should just fix what ever issues you have with her and stop crying on her about how bad it is.