Happy mother's day

Hi Grannybuy! That sounds like an excellent idea. I think i"ll try that next year. Many thanks for that!

I had an afternoon tea yesterday at my house, with a few friends and realities (all mothers) who, for various reasons, including bereavement and estrangement, were not going to see DC. It was probably bittersweet for some, but supportive, on what might be a sad day.

Hugs on Mothering Sunday to all of you and especially to all those who bravely soldier on despite sadness in your life.

so many sad messages here today. and mine too is sad. I returned to UK 4 years ago at my son and DIL's suggestion. She cannot stand me and says it is a problem for her even having me in the same town. Sadly I have no money to move! They live 20 mins walk from me. DS came round last night and brought a card and a small box of chocs. But I'm diabetic. He knows that. Could he ring me today? could he hell. and I haven't seen the grandkids for 3 years! I'll be glad when today is over.

Oh phoenix

There are many feeling sad for a variety of reasons this Mothers Day and you may be glad when it is over.
Just a mention then for those who are acutely conscious of that “Dad-shaped space”
It took two to make a baby and we are missing him very very much.

I'm sorry phoenix.

I'm sorry to hear that phoenix. Do you think he might have been at work today and he might call you later this evening?

My only surviving son (some may know that my DS 2 hanged himself in December 2008 at the age of 19) has not been in touch.

Missing my own mother so very much today. Mothering Sunday and it is 35 years to the day that she died - far too young.

to all those with an ache in their hearts for whatever reason.

My thoughts are with all of you in many kinds of difficult situations today

Sending kind thoughts and to all that are finding today difficult

Some awful situations here. Sending good wishes to all who are struggling today. I will consider myself lucky that my DD and DGD came today with a lovely gift and cards. I am grateful. My own mum died many years ago when I was 23 and my younger sister was only 14 at the time.

Met with my daughter today for lunch and took her some flowers as she will never be able to bea mother. The cat is her child! Son left a message before going into work saying Happy Mothers Day from your little soldier, as I call him, so I am happy despite no cards. So sorry for all those who experience pain on Mothering Sunday.

Marylane1996 I am so sorry for you. I do not understand how flesh and blood can be so cruel. You only have one mum. I feel very lucky today. Although I lost my daughter last April we did celebrate Mothers day together with her children by her hospital bedside. She even bought me a heart necklace with Nan written across it. I have three other children who each have sent me a card with lovely words inside today and also gifts and one of them have invited me to lunch although I have had to decline as I have flu and do not want to spread my germs to her family. I was very emotional this morning and I put up a previous Mother's day card that my daughter had sent to me, its silly I know but somehow comforting. I cannot bring myself to say god bless all mums as I do not believe in god but I do wish every mum a happy day and feel for all those who have lost their mum whatever the circumstances. I also feel so bad for my grandchildren who have lost their mum and I am not able to comfort them. I hope their dad is doing a good job today.

MY SIL turned up few hours ago with a lovely bunch of flowers ...saying I’m the only ‘mum’ he’s got now...hie died just after he married my daughter.I love him for that! Then my son turned up with flowers and a saucy card AND an expensive bottle of wine ( which I know he can’t really afford). Me and him drunk the wine...ate the lunch I’d scrabbled together...and had the biggest laugh when he tried to cut into a roast spud as it shot across the table and into the snug!!! My daughter was with HER children but sent best wishes.I forgive her as Mother’s Day this year is also her birthday!! I’ve got a mild hangover now but well worth it.

Lovely post for all of us who have lost touch with our children and who no longer have mother's of their own ...... seize the day with fond memories

First Mother's Day without dear mil she died two weeks ago. I still looked in m&s and thought she ours if lowery bed that blue carry. Grateful fir the time I had with her even though she could be quite challenging. My own mum is in dementia home took her some flowers and a card she doesn't recognise me now. Seen my boys today and grandchildren so blessed .

Thank you for the original post Kittylester. I believe you have helped all of us

My 2 daughters saw fit to cut me out of their lives 10 years ago - I remarried and they didn't approve. I have 2 grandchildren I will never see too. I'm not a huge fan of mother's day! I bought them up single handed after their father decided that family life wasn't for him (he was having an affair). Oh well!

Sending love to all who are today.

Some lovely stories of kindness and help on here as well, which have cheered me up.

I've had a phone call from each of my grown-up sons apologising for not sending a card! Because, reasons!

For some reason it's hit me harder this year than any year since my mum died in 2009. I've been having counselling for anxiety and depression, and talking about my mum quite a lot, that might be why. Also my mum in law, who lived near us, died in 2016, and for some reason her not being around has really hit me this year - I am out of 'mother figures' in my life!

I have been hard at work cleaning my apartment from 8 this morning not because I love the task but to completely exhaust myself as yet again after 4 years no phone call, text from my two daughters whom I brought up single handedly since their dad died when they were 3 years and 4 months respectedly. I certainly don't want greatful thanks that was my job but it was lonely as all other relatives had gone and here I am lonely still as they don't bother with me. I have tried everything possible to find out why they hate me, their words sadly, but they want no contact. I have got through the day though and about to collapse with a coffee. I can never understand this situation but thank you to all of you who have sent kind wishes.

for those of you who find this a difficult day.

This is my first mothering Sunday as a gran but also my first without my own mum, so mixed emotions here. My heart goes out to those who have lost their daughters xx

Peace and happiness today to all mothers and to all who have sadness for whatever reason. x