I'm sorry this holiday makes you feel like you missed out on something, but I wouldn't see it that way. It's just a day that exists to give us an excuse to celebrate our mothers, if we want to. Certainly, it was fun to see my parents today, but really, that's all today was-- just an excuse to go say hello to them, because I like seeing them and they like seeing me.

If it makes you feel better, I've recently learned that the woman who founded Mother's Day was not a mother herself. After her own mother died, she was so passionate about celebrating her, she petitioned the government to dedicate Mother's Day. After she succeeded, she started an organization to petition all the world governments to recognize Mother's Day. And after she'd convinced most of the world's nations, she decided the holiday had gotten too commercial and began a movement to stop Mother's Day that apparently got so aggressive, she was arrested and jailed a number of times through the 1920s.

So, you're missing out on a holiday made up by a nutcase.

*smile* Thanks for that. I appreciate it.

happy mothers day to you, friend

Thanks.

one of my favorite quotes: "Friends are family you choose"

That's so true. Very good advice. Thank you

As a child who was told by day one he was an unwanted accident, I treated my mother the same. Thankfully my parents had a sense of humor so if nothing else I can just hurl the old guilt and misplaced affection back at them for a laugh. Sorry it doesn't seem to work that way with you.

Trust me your not missing out on anything, it's another card/candy selling day for people to cash in on. Real mothers are made, through sweat and tears and sacrifice. The idea is enough for me.

*nods* I suppose that true. The odd part that I think you can relate with is. Despite knowing they hate you still fell the loss. Its a crule paradox. its hard to explain. My parents were crule uncaring people.

right on man , right on

I see it this way... any woman who had a positive influence on your life is a mother(age don't matter).... celebrate them....they deserve it, and just cause someone gives birth in no way makes them a mother just keep that in mind

It's strange for me this year; my own mom passed away eight months ago.

Aww I'm so sorry to hear that Brown *hug*