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Are we becoming too sensitive?

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aonk Thu 23-Feb-23 18:45:34

Sorry …
I not zi and stepmum

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Ailidh Thu 23-Feb-23 18:45:33

I had a couple about Valentine's Day, several more now about Mothers' Day. I suppose I assume that it's for people who've lost a child, or for people who wanted to be a mother but couldn't.

Neither applies to me, and I don't have a Valentine either, but I accept the opt-out if offerred. The emails don't upset me but it's pointless being bombarded with meal deals for two or days out with Mum when there's only me and the dogs. (Happy me, contented dogs)..

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aonk Thu 23-Feb-23 18:44:45

I agree that we don’t need to be warned about it but I have hated Mothers Day since my mother died when I was 6 years old. I don’t feel I ever knew her. I’m a mum, stepmom and grandma now and put a brave face on it but it’s a day zi dread despite the kindness and generosity of my AC.

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Baggs Thu 23-Feb-23 18:42:22

I doubt it's about sensitivity. It's essentially an advert to remind us about a day we might otherwise have ignored and thus to get us to spend money on it.

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Sago Thu 23-Feb-23 18:38:47

I have just received my first email from a supermarket asking if I want to unsubscribe from Mothers Day emails.
There was no shortage of Valentines emails but for some reason companies don’t seem to worry about this being a trigger.
I appreciate the sadness some people may feel on the loss of a parent but do we really need to be warned?

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