Sunday, May 10, 2009

Feeling Mothers Day "ish"

Planning a wedding while being surrounded by all things "Mothers Day-ish." Quite the combo. 

Flowers, cards, chocolates -- all things "mother" infiltrate society. It's the time of year where every compensating effort is overshadowed by a marketing image of a mother and daughter laughing gregariously together. As if that were the norm for every woman in the world.

So how do we cope on this day? What do we do or tell ourselves to make it meaningful instead of cringing inside?  

Just read an inspirational article by a woman who shares how she's learned to somewhat embrace the things the day can represent.

How to Handle the Grief on Mother's Day when Your Mom Has Passed Away
One of the hardest things in life is to lose your mother. On Mother's Day it's even harder.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/194920/how_to_handle_the_grief_on_mothers.ht

Curious to hear your thoughts...how do you cope on this day?