Here in the UK at least, Sunday 30th March is Mother’s Day. Like so many ‘days’ dotted throughout our diaries and calendars, it has become so associated with spending money and marketing that it’s easy to lose sight of what the day actually means for different people.
I for one am encouraged that many companies and businesses now provide options for people to unsubscribe to their ‘day’-related marketing emails, whatever they may be. It’s an acknowledgement that this day can be difficult for some people, whether they have lost their mothers or have a mother who is so seriously ill that she cannot enjoy the day.
Whether like me you lost your mum a long time ago or recently, Mother’s Day can be difficult, and every chain pub sign and TV greetings card advert is an unintentional but no less poignant reminder that she’s no longer here. However, in recent times, as well as clicking ‘unsubscribe’ wherever possible, I’ve also tried to have some more positive experiences on Mother’s Day, whether that’s a quiet moment at the crematorium where my mother’s ashes lie, or time spent with my mother-in-law enjoying some food and plenty of conversation. I’ve learned that positive memories are important and they can always help us through difficult times.
Whether you’ve lost your mother, father or friend, I have plenty of experience with loss and bereavement both professional and personal, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch to arrange a no-obligation consultation call.
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