Sarasilv

I’m so sorry you had to go through this. The timing of it all is awful. My mom tried to commit suicide while I was 5 months pregnant. The feelings associated with it are so large and can feel hard to deal with. Thinking of you!

I just had a my first child 2.5 weeks ago and was hoping for a calm and quiet Mother’s Day. Instead I got a message from my own mother intending to guilt trip me for not reaching out to her before she reached out to me. I had been sleeping because I’m so exhausted. She attempted suicide while I was pregnant and has caused me so many complicated feelings. When she comes over to “help” with the baby it is not helpful and she overstays her welcome. Also, I don’t feel like a good mother and every time my husband tells me I am, I feel confused because I don’t see it. I think I’m doing ok but I really just hate this holiday and the pressure it puts on people.