Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Rejected Mothers

Well done Stella14 ? for you

Well done Stella, you've trodden a long and difficult path to get where you are today.

Thank you Stella my youngest son committed suicide in 2008 aged 19, and my eldest has gone no contact, not sure why.

The are appreciated!

Mr P and I have been DIY'ing today, now must turn my attention away from the chaos and sort out dinner.

and kind thoughts to all who need them

A difficult day for some mothers.
My heart aches for you all.

Stella there is possibility that your Daughter becoming a mother herself, may in time help her view the mother and child relationship through different eyes.

Stella I know myself that sometimes you have to end a relationships because the pain and suffering you feel in being in it is far worse than the end of the relationship. It is often a weight lifted to admit something is not working and causes only misery. Well done for being strong enough to put your well being first.

Phoenix big hugs to you, and to all the mothers who cannot for whatever reason feel happy on Mothering Sunday.

to those who hurt.

So very sorry Phoenix x

Much love to everyone not having the day they would wish for and who have such sad thoughts and memories
Like Christmas an£ Easter it’s a day that has been hijacked by commercialism and for many it is no different to the other days of the years
Kind and heartfelt thoughts to everyone not with their children for what3ver reason ?

I echo your sentiments BlueBelle.

well done, not an easy day.
Today was first mother's day for 40 years I haven't had a card or some sort of message from either of my AC.

On a positive note my husband and mother in law gave me beautiful cards, flowers, chocolates and strawberries.

No tears any more just a sad acceptance

Big hugs to all

Bluebell...thank you for your lovely message.!! It struck a cord with me (flowers)

Best wishes to everyone today take care of yourselves ???

After nearly 10yrs NC with my three daughters, this year was the first time that I have received cards for mother's day. However, I will never forget the pain of the previous years absence of any acknowledgement.

My heart goes out to all mum's who are rejected by their children on this day of would-be celebrating motherhood

Phoenix I'm so very sorry ?

Sad sort of Mothering Sunday here, too. I should've got used to it by now, I suppose, because it's about 7 years since DD went 'no contact' for the second time.
It's strange, because a bit like Stella, I've been able to almost come to terms with it. It's her 50th birthday soon, though. That will hurt.
However, never say never. Always hopeful that one day things will be better. In the meantime, I can only wait.

Stella14 You just wrote my story.
Twenty years ago my son decided, for reasons I've never truly understood, and after being very close to me, to cut all ties with me and the brother he formerly adored.

It's taken me years and oceans of tears and doubts (was it my fault?) to get to the point where I can discuss it without weeping.

I too have a most loving and caring 2nd son, what a godsend he is. I am thankful for him every single day of my life.

Thank you for the flowers, I appreciate your sharing what must be such an excruciatingly painful time.

I don't mean in any way to minimise the devastation which accompanies the death of a child but to all who've lost children in any way, my heart goes out to you.

Oh ladies, just reading your stories is very sad. My friend has no contact from her daughter and two dear granddaughters for years and this thread has made me realise this situation is more common than we think.

? for you all. x

To Stella and those who have had a not-too-good Mother's Day, don't fret too much. I may not be estranged as such, but the passive aggressive attitude of my older son affects me to the point where I feel estranged. He goes through the motions just because it is the done thing. He and family came over, tried to hug him, but felt the coldness. Since last August, when we had a BIG row, things haven't been the same. Good wishes everyone.

I can relate to your posts

So sorry Stella for your loss. I also was blanked on Mothers Day by two of my kids and one I wrote about recently in DEFINITELY estranged- my eldest- also displays passive aggressive behaviour like yours @CrazyH So sorry there are others going through all this crap like me. The other one spoke to me on MD but didn't acknowledge it (probably forgot the day as he's overseas)

@CrazyH oh the hugs! My son came back from China after a long absence and I tried to hug him at the airport but it was stiff as concrete and obviously not reciprocated. He's been NC a week now and not likely to get back in contact. It's been suggested that he may fly back to China to join his wife and child (his wife booked a flight and walked out of our house last tuesday) Apparently Ds decieved her...

Thank you to everyone who shared and to Bradfordlass for the lovely rose - my favourite flowers!