Mother's Day: My glass box of emotion

I feel every emotion on this day and no one feeling outranks the other. It is this day that leaves me emotionally drained every year. every year. Nonetheless,  I remain eternally grateful for the JOY of these three rays of sunshine!! The polka dots make me smile, too. 

If you or someone you know is feeling similarily by the heaviness of Mother's Day (and/or Father's Day) as a child abuse survivor,  here's a validating read. (Please note that some of the content can be triggering for some) http://www.slate.com/articles/life/family/2013/02/abusive_parents_what_do_grown_children_owe_the_mothers_and_fathers_who_made.2.html