Ah, Mother's Day

[carnivalnights]

Despite the fact that they are my family, I have a hard time understanding why they just expect me to be there on Mother's Day. I have respect for the mothers in our family (there are only three, and one lives in Germany), but I have respect for my own too. If Mother's Day is about honouring your mother, the place I should be during this day is at

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[carnivalnights]

My family has always either underestimated the issue out just outright ignored it. My dad especially. He has always been completely insensitive about it, even right in front of other people (like the family counselor we saw--he said I should be over it in front of her too). On this issue I felt I needed to stand my ground though. I said I respect the other mothers in my family and those who helped raised me, but it's time I have a ritual of my own and give my mother the acknowledgement she deserves.

I am sorry you can relate to this. Your family sounds a lot like mine in this circumstance. I, too, feel like it's being rubbed in my face. I agree that going to "celebrate" without your own parent there to celebrate with it rather pointless and really, it just makes you feel worse. I am glad you have developed new and private ways to spend Father's Day. That is very good to hear.

just because people don't personally understand one's afflictions, does not mean that they cannot [and should not] strive to put themselves in another's shoes and try to understand. family, especially. Very, very true.

I hope this new tradition works out for me too. Time will tell. Thank you for all of your support, as always, and sharing with me your ability to relate. Love you tons. ♥