On Mother’s Day, Group Beyond Blue moderator Mel started a discussion thread for folks who have strained or distanced relationships with their moms or children. And for Father’s Day, she’s done the same. You can get to the Group Beyond Blue discussion thread “Not So Happy Father’s Day” by clicking here. Mel writes:

My relationship with my father is complicated. He’s become a better dad to my little brother (just graduated HS) but he’s more like an uncle to me. Sometimes he’s like my best friend and other times he reverts back to old patterns and I can’t even imagine sharing my life with him. But I do know that a lot of us are not up to celebrating due to feelings of loss, abandonment, or hurt.
Anyone else having a tough time with this holiday?

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