Originally Posted by MadQuilter
My Mom was very authoritarian (German Catholic - need I say more?) So my memories of childhood are very much geared to the therapist couch - lol. I decided NOT to perpetuate the problem and did not have children. So Mother's Day is one of those attempts at emotional blackmail by the card, chocolate and flower industry.
color me not giving in!
I respect that you feel that way. My oldest DD decided not to have kids because she was afraid she would be like her father. Controlling and verbally abusive. My one and only GD was an accident and I have to say she is a wonderful mother. So strong yet so loving. She has overcome her past and I am proud of her.