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A reader whose mother was abusive says she dislikes Mother’s Day and is exhausted by having to justify her feelings; she asks Miss Manners why people feel obliged to wish every woman a happy Mother’s Day for days on end.
Published Apr 28, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
DEAR MISS MANNERS: When did it become de rigueur to wish every woman you see, for an entire week, a happy Mother’s Day?
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