While this is not hard for me to admit, it is still a very unpopular opinion.
My mother passed away 2.5 years ago and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss her. Therefore when this time of year comes around and every sale and ad is geared toward “mom” I go a little nuts.
This first year, I was working nights and saw way to much daytime TV about what to do for the holiday. But the end I was ready to put my fist through the screen. Last year was I was a bit better at ignoring it but this spring I am bitter.
After 2.5 years of sadness, the fog of depression is finally passing. Yet this looming holiday just makes all of the improvements I have made evaporate.
So excuse me if I am grumpy and crabby. This is not my favorite time of year.