My situation is a little different. I am a Mom. My daughter passed away 6 years ago. I hate going to church and they ask the Mother's to stand to be recognized. Do I stand or not? I tried last year and ended up in the bathroom crying. I don't feel like a Mom. I opted to not go to church on Sunday, I went with DH to work instead. I feel bad because I have an awesome Mom, and I am unable to make the day special for her because it hurts me so much. Thank you all for helping me to realize that I am not the only one that hates that day.