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Feeling empty.

Erica1982
Erica1982

I miss my Mom. 


I'm in my thirties, married and have children of my own... But I am constantly missing my Mom. 


My Mom and I have always been super close. She and my Father divorced, and a few years later, she met and married a man who makes her very happy. She moved about five years ago but I am still not used to it. I live in Rhode Island and she is in Florida.


We don't talk as often as she is busy with her life and I with mine. I hate that. I wish I could go to visit her, but money is an issue and it's the same for her coming here. The last time I saw her was two years ago, and it hurts. 


I am so, so blessed that my Mom and Dad are still alive. I am grateful for that fact every day. I know there are people who would give their all to see their Mom and Dad one more time. But it still hurts having her so far away.


My Mom is big part of my anxiety relief. She "gets me" and knows exactly what to say to calm me down. Not having her with me makes my anxiety worse at times. Growing up she was my life preserver... But there are days now that I feel as if I'm sailing alone.


I'm sorry for the long post.. And if you've gotten this far, thank you for caring enough to read. 

Community LeaderMid
Mid
Make a collage of the things you mentioned here. Use it to feel close to your mom. Put a jar next to the collage, and place pennies, and other change in it to save money for a trip. Get signed up for travel discounts, and learn what you want most in travel arrangements through looking at the different sites, what they offer, and this will help you figure out when you can do the trip. You're never sailing alone, your mom is right by your side always, in your heart. Best wishes!
Erica1982
Erica1982
What an amazing idea. I absolutely love it. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and respond. I am all smiles
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