Do you struggle with Mother’s Day? We want to hear from you

Last year, 84% of U.S. adults planned to celebrate Mother’s Day, spending a total of $35.7 billion on cards, flowers, special outings and more, according to a National Retail Federation report.

The holiday takes over our social media feed, our TV screens, and shopping centers and stores this time of year, encouraging us to celebrate the moms who raised us with unconditional love.

But it’s not an easy holiday for everyone. For people who don’t fit the nuclear family mold or enjoy amicable relationships with their mother or kids, the holiday can bring up all sorts of challenges instead.

Maybe your mother or child has passed away, you have a complicated relationship or you aren’t in touch. Whatever makes Mother’s Day challenging for you, you’re likely not alone — and we want to hear from you.

Ahead of a story about navigating Mother’s Day without a mom or child in your life, share your perspective and advice in the form below or by emailing smccullough@seattletimes.com by Thursday, April 25. We may email you to talk more or to get your permission to publish your response in an upcoming story.

Thank you for sharing!