Mother’s Day
Okay so a little backstory-my mom and I have never been close. My parents divorced when I was 10. I lived with her until I was 15 because I had to and then I moved in with my dad. I am now 30 with 3 kids of my own and married.
So Mother’s Day rolls around and I decide to just send her a text, “Happy Mothers Day!” It may seem cold but I bought her gifts for years spending money I didn’t have and she was never appreciative. (That’s a story for another time) I don’t enjoy spending time with her either and did not want to leave the house on Mother’s Day. She read the text and didn’t reply for hours, then I text her again and she finally responds “Thank you!” The end. During that interaction I realized she has never wished me a Happy Mother’s Day?? I’ve been a mom for 4 years and she’s not once reached out to me. My MIL sent me a text first thing in the morning and told me how good of a mom I am and says I deserve to have the best day. I also got texts from my SIL and a bunch of mom friends. I thought maybe she was waiting until I said something first but I haven’t heard from her since. I’ve wanted to go no contact with her for a long time but she’s got mental health issues and I’m not sure what she would do.
TLDR: Should a mother wish her daughter a happy Mother’s Day?