This is my yearly reminder that if your relationship with your mother was difficult or abusive like mine was, it's ok if you don't feel all hearts and flowers this weekend. The "sainted mother" trope gets right up my nose this time of year. I just want you to know that I see you, I feel you and it's ok to tell Mother's Day to go fluff itself.  Sending you all kinds of love and acceptance. Love yourself first, and love others. (but never at the expense of your own heart).

Love, Cheri