[Sarah1985]

I lost my mom unexpectedly last fall. I didn't think Mother's day would hurt this bad. I guess the constant nonstop reminders that I am now motherless. Any one have any tips on surviving tomorrow? Or any way to take away this pain? I'm numb most of the time to her loss, then all of a sudden I'm bombarded with grief.

[Keyslost]

For me at least with losing my friend it was denial > grief > anger > acceptance. So you may be on your way to healing, which is good. But it sucks b/c you have to feel bad before good (assuming you take the same route). Just take it slowly and talk to us. It will help you feel better. You can also msg me if you want to. It will get easier every year but it will take time. Hope you feel better Sarah.

Hi Sarah, I'm so sorry for your loss. Did you make it through the day okay? I really feel for you. My father passed away 2 years ago. I would see the commercials for Father's Day sales coming up and ice cream cakes just for Dad. It breaks my heart all over again. I think it does get easier over time. But you're right. Those reminders are everywhere around this time and it's painful. If you ever need someone or would like to talk about your mom, feel free to send me a PM, okay? Take care.

[battlescarr]

I lost my mom last January, she had ovarian cancer. While mine wasn't so unexpected as yours, I am sorry for your loss. I missed my mom on mother's day just as much as I did the last year, too. The ache and longing of wanting your mom there never gets any easier, but the pain does lessen over time. My first mother's day was extremely hard, I was actually in a lot of denial at that time and pushed a lot of my pain away, so dealing with it became a lot harder as the year went on.

I think for me, in the order I went through my grief was, denial (major) > anger > sad > and I'm just now being able to get through acceptance. Talking and sharing how I feel has helped a lot in my healing process. Hugs, if you ever need to talk I will listen.