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I remember a day when I awoke with heaviness. How could I possibly enjoy Mother's Day with my child far away in a place she doesn't want to be?

Sometimes Mother’s Day Hurts

May 8, 2016May 5, 2025 Grief, Loss, & Suffering, Mental Health
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Sometimes Mother’s Day hurts to the core, and we don’t think we can find any joy. A day not so long ago, I awoke with heaviness as if bricks were piled high upon my chest. It hurt to breathe. I thought to myself, do I have to open my eyes and get on with my…

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Maree Dee

Maree Dee is a Writer | Speaker | Mental Health Advocate | Ministry Leader—passionate about encouraging and equipping others to embrace life in the midst of the unexpected. She is a warrior who doesn’t give up when the journey gets tough. Maree believes, together with God, we can all find incredible joy along the way, even when surrounded by tremendous pain.  

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    • Mental Health
    • Perseverance
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  • About | Speaker
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