Coping With Being Motherless on Mother’s Day

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Honor your mother, even if she’s not still with you, this Mother’s Day.

It happens every year.  Flowers, candies, cards, pedicures and brunches, Mother's Day is supposed to be a day when the matriarch in a family is pampered, spoiled and recognized for everything that she does for us every day.  It's tough, therefore, for those of us who have lost a mother, are feuding with a mom or, maybe, never really had one to begin with. Rather than solemnly dreading spending the day alone, here are some suggestions for honoring the occasion in a less-than-traditional ... Continue Reading

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Mother’s Day, This Time With More Meaning

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Add meaning to Mother’s Day by working to improve the lives of mothers around the world.

What Makes A Mother? Mother’s Day was officially created in 1908 to honor mothers whose sons died in war. The earliest attempts to establish a Mother’s Day was rooted in women’s peace groups. It has since become a day to celebrate motherhood, mothers, and the positive contributions they make to our society. Consider what we believe to be true about motherhood. Mothers are supposed to be selfless; love unconditionally; be kind, patient, gentle; quick to soothe a hurt; always available; ... Continue Reading

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