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Mother's Day can be painful for both mothers and adult children.

Holidays can exacerbate the loneliness and pain.

Feeling grief is normal.

You can choose to make Mother's day a good day nonetheless.

Many years ago, I completely forgot it was Mother’s Day. However, since I called my mother regularly, I still happened to call her that day.

We spoke for about 20 minutes, and just as I was about to hang up, my mother said, “Aren’t you going to wish me happy Mother’s Day?” Like a deer caught in headlights, I was completely caught off guard and replied, “Mom, I am so sorry! I can’t believe I forgot."

Now, some mothers would have been insulted, hurt or angry. My mother? Here’s what she said:........

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