Whatever happens, you’ll be ok. Keep telling yourself that. It’s the truth. You’ve done the right thing in my opinion with the way you reached out, apologizing for your part, telling her you forgive her and wishing her a happy mother’s day. It sounds like you did this with love. And that’s never a bad thing. How she chooses to respond or not is on her. You’ve done what you could. I hope you find peace with however things turn out between the two of you, Wishing you all the best. Gentle hugs. Hope this helps.

breathe. i hope she knows how much she means to you and how hardit is to message and forgive her. you did the right thing and it is definitely from the heart. <3

Thank you for the support! I really needed it. She hasn't responded, and I'm ok with that. Or at least I can work with that on my own. I'm not sure if she's seen it, but I'm also not sure if she wants to see it at this time. Just like it took me time to come to where I am now, I can see how it might take her time to come around. Thanks again everybody :)

It took courage to reach out and you can applaud yourself for that..... Gentle hug.... I'm sorry that you're hurting.....xo

Thanks SunCloudJD! I appreciate it.

Good luck on receiving a positive response from your mom. You did the right thing by reaching out to her on Mother's Day! How long has it been since you've been in contact with her? Hopefully that doesn't matter and you will have her back in your life. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.
Love, Catherine

I ditto what everyone else says! you have your head on your shoulders! It takes being humble enough to do what you did. I hope you find peace in knowing you did something to reach out instead of nothing. Some times, time is all that is needed. This to shall pass! Hope your relationships heals in the end.

Thank you Catherine and Coffeetime, I appreciate everyone's support.

Update: She hasn't responded. There is a chance she hasn't seen it, but regardless, it's an outcome I can work with.

Thanks again, Jess

I think it is great you reached out to her. As for her not responding, perhaps she does not have easy access to a phone or computer. Certainly, you have done the right thing, in apologizing. Right now, it is on her. Although that may not help the feelings of loss.

I have had a very difficult relationship with my mom. And that was not all because of me. They one thing I learned, was how I was NOT going to treat my children. I made sure I was available and put them first. They were all easy children, and we all have excellent relationships and trust. And that is in spite of me, and my bipolar!

So, perhaps that is a lesson to be learned? Of course, you may not have children, but you still can learn a lot about caring for people, and having better relationships. I think you are on the right road!

I know how you feel. And you can work thru any response. I hope it’s a good one. Be proud for taking that step. Prayers for strength and peace.

Thank you Marlene and Melise-- I appreciate your support!!

Update: She responded!! It was a positive response, and we were able to talk it out. She's waiting on having her phone service fixed, but once it is, she is calling me and we are catching up.

Next step is telling her I'm bipolar. She doesn't know. We'll see how it goes, but I'm continuing to think positive on this one.

Yay!! So happy for you, Jess!! You took a chance and did the right thing. I don’t know your history, but with telling her you have bipolar....she might suspect already.. No matter what, i’m wishing you all the best there too. You are on the right track. Good job. Keep us posted. :-)

That’s great news. I’m so happy that you were courageous and took a chance no matter what her response might be.
I wish only the best for next steps.

Happy for you! You are a brave, loving soul. Stay strong. And keep that positive attitude! I’m extremely impressed by your ability to be positive about the situation before you got a positive result!

Thank you to everyone that has commented-- your incredible support means the world to me! I definitely appreciate it. So far no call, but knowing things will be ok is a great leap ahead than I was before.