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Dealing with the Loss of Your Mother on Mother's Day

Dealing with grief on Mother's day is not an easy task. I was debating with myself on whether I wanted to write this post but hopefully, it will help someone. I wanted to start off by saying that it is okay if you're not okay on Mother's Day. I lost my mother back in 2006. So, the day is not easy for me. If you've lost a child, you might be struggling with Mother's Day grief as well. Here are 5 ways that help me get through the day: 1. Celebrate All the Mom Figures in My Life I use the day to let the mom figures in my life like my sisters and 2nd grandmother know that I love and appreciate them.  2. Remember the Good Times I like to think about all of the good times my mother and I had. Reflecting on the things she taught me makes me smile. Also, looking at pictures of her can be very comforting. 3. Write My Feelings in a Journal Writing your feelings down in a journal can be therapeutic. Sometimes, I will also write down the things I...