Anonymous wrote:OP, I think that's the biggest problem with holidays -- of any kind. They're great for families who have no history of dysfunction.
But for people who are trying to move past bad memories, they only serve as a reminder of past trauma and dysfunction.
I think there are a lot of people who feel the way you do, but it's not (and never will be) reflected in the Hallmark section of the drugstore.
I hope you are able to move past the bad things and move on, even if that means some distance from your mother.
Hugs.
Thanks. Angry at myself. Done being angry at mom.