About My Latest Posts Snicklefritz Chronicles I Don’t Like Mother’s Day June 1st, 2023 May is now in the past and I am feeling like I can breathe again. This happens most years because I find Mother’s Day very difficult. Even though I have my own children and we have figured out a way to make the day our own, I still struggle for weeks before and after.
I can’t remember the last time I wanted to talk to or visit my mom. I’m not sure that I ever have. Even when my ex walked out and my world collapsed, I didn’t call her. It was days before we spoke. As a matter of fact, I have no recollection of a welcoming loving feeling ever coming from our relationship. If anything, I have always felt unsafe with her. Always waiting for the other shoe to drop.
When I set out to raise my children, my driving thought was to not do it like my mother. I wanted a relationship with my kids. I wanted them to know that, even with all my flaws, I would support them. I wanted them to grow to love life and be confident in their skin. I managed to do that quite well on some levels despite myself.