My mom died in April of 1979, and because Mothers Day was coming right up, everywhere I went I saw…

She seemed surprised that I didn’t know what they were for. I told her my mother had just died, and we were both embarrassed. Me for not remembering about Mother’s Day and her for reminding me of it.
Mother’s Day Is A Painful Holiday For Many Women
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Roz Warren, Writing Coach
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May 13, 2023
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My mom died in April of 1979, and because Mothers Day was coming right up, everywhere I went I saw signs that said "Remember Mother."
That didn't help with my grief.
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Written by Roz Warren, Writing Coach
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Writing Coach Roz Warren (roSwarren@gmail.com) helps Medium writers craft better, more boost-able stories. Roz used to write for the New York Times.
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