DogTired (I love that name) Mother's Day wasn't soul/crushing, it was just my reality. and, I understood on some that it was important to him. My dad was very committed to me and took great pride in being both a mother and a father to me. He was an admirable man.

Regarding your children - I was always open and honest with my son. I never wanted him to feel that he was responsible for my sadness. I was pretty high functioning around him and I am great at masking the sadness. I was very fortunate to have a good Psychiatrist who knew how to listen and also provided the proper meds.

Let me say this, do not walk this road alone - connect with a good therapist. Last point...you are not your mother, forge a separate identity, you don't want history to repeat it's self.

I wish you the best.






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