It can be a great day, but it can be awful. How is it for you?
this post was submitted on 11 May 2025
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Props to you, societal pressure to keep up family relationships is intense, even when those relationships cause undue stress and unhappiness. Days like Mother's Day are an example of this. Even if it's the right thing for you, I know it's not easy and even though we're random internet strangers, I'm really glad you were able to make the tough decisions to avoid unnecessary hardship for yourself 💕
I'm super lucky in that my parents are pretty cool, but they live in literally the backyard of my not-quite-so-cool grandfather who I haven't spoken to in around 4 years. I've missed Christmas with my family every year since, which sucks. But I love the way you phrased it; it's not nice, but it's better than being anywhere near him. Well fucking said.
Thanks mate that's really kind of you. Its a real shame about your granddad, and I'm really glad that you've got the cool parents you deserve ❤️