How to cope with Mother's Day if you're grieving the loss of your mum

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Mother's Day takes place on Sunday 27 March this year, and while it's known to be a celebration for some it can be a very challenging day.The day can be painful for those who've lost their mums, especially as people take to social media to share pictures of their cherished mums.

If you or someone you know deals with that sinking feeling on Mother's Day then here's a look at the different ways you can cope with grief.

How to cope with grief on Mother's Day... Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Talk Instead of suffering in silence, why not talk to someone you're close to about how you're feeling?

Psychotherapist Julia Samuel told Women's Health: "Tell your friends it's a sensitive time for you. I am fortunate, in a way, as my two best friends also lost their mum's in their 20s so we mother each other and always text each other on Mother's Day." She added that there should be "no shame" in talking to people and telling them how you feel.