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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I used to hate Mother’s Day and would feel anxious for a month leading up to it. I don’t have a great relationship with my mother or my MIL and I felt inadequate as a mother myself. All the blanket sappy statements of “you’re my hero, such a good mother, ….” triggered me. My DH was on edge and my kids were on edge and I know I caused it. It was a day to grit our teeth and wait for the day to be over while fake smiling over stupid gifts or meals at a restaurant I did not choose. Finally, a couple years ago, I felt bad for them and voiced my opinions and shed the martyr complex. This year, I asked my young adult kids to come out to a restaurant I booked, was pleasantly surprised by a gift one kid gave me, and was pleased that I did not have to share the day with my MIL or SILs. I still don’t like the holiday, but at least I no longer hate it. I felt it important not to damage the holiday for my own children when they grow up.[/quote]

Oh good Lord.[/quote]

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