In mid-April of this year, a childhood friend posted a screenshot of an email she’d received. It was from a company that makes hip, modern cookware. But it wasn’t an email about pots and pans; it was an email about emails. “For many of us, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can be difficult,” it read, “especially in the age of social media. If you prefer not to hear from us around either of these holidays, we understand.” It was an invitation to opt-out of Mother’s (and Father’s) Day emails.
Marissa, Great piece. I lost my mother 17 years ago. I can so relate to the part of your story that talks about the card store. There are still times when I stop at card displays and look. A wise friend one told me that the positive take away was that you were fortunate to have someone in your life, for however long, that touched you so deeply. I also think that those feelings are a way for your Mom to always be with you.
Marissa, Great piece. I lost my mother 17 years ago. I can so relate to the part of your story that talks about the card store. There are still times when I stop at card displays and look. A wise friend one told me that the positive take away was that you were fortunate to have someone in your life, for however long, that touched you so deeply. I also think that those feelings are a way for your Mom to always be with you.