In honor of my mother’s birthday, I’m sharing her least favorite sign—the number 13. Thirteen, Friday the 13th, one ten plus three ones, she hates it all. Her triskaidekaphobia began when she was 13 years old, and her father passed away. I’m not sure if there are other events related to the number 13 that have caused her to hate it but, truthfully, the impact from losing her dad is enough to explain her triskaidekaphobia. While some people may claim 13 is their lucky number, my mom is in good company having disdain for 13. For goodness’ sake, there’s even a word to describe this extreme superstition for 13. Other than triskaidekaphobia — is there any other number that has a word indicating it’s scary? When it comes to seeing signs, whether it’s good or bad depends on the meaning of that sign in your life.
Loved Ones Lost, Numbers, Symbols
My mother is a triskaidekaphobian
Seeing Signs 
I’ve heard so much talk of the unlucky and superstitious number 13 over my lifetime, I guess I just don’t pay much attention to it anymore, if I ever did. Sending much love and a big hug to your Mom on this joyous day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎂🎉
I don’t think too much about it being unlucky, but do think of my mom. I’m sure she appreciates your birthday wishes. ❤️
Oh my -more about that number 13- our Dad was born on the 13th in 1913, our sister was 31 (she just reversed the numbers and there you have it-13) when she passed way. There are others -can’t wait for her to share. Thank you again for posting!
A lot of 13s for sure! ❤️
Yes, you can’t imagine how much disdain I have for number 13. My father was born on November 13, 1913. When he died, I was 13 years old. My sister died at 31 which is the reverse of 13. When my son had a motorcycle accident, it was a Friday the 13th. That same son had another motorcycle accident at 21 which caused his death. When they brought his oxygen tank in his hospital room, the tank’s number was 13. When I saw that, my heart sank, because I knew that sign was going to be not a favorable outcome, which proved to be correct. My mother died at 76 years old which when added is 13 . On another note, my husband and I were separated by 13 months. I really didn’t realized it until after we were married. Before hand, I just knew that he was one year older than me. Had I knew it was a separation of 13 months, I may not have married him and would have missed out on 62 years of marriage. So, there was one blessing on the #13. To quote Blessed Benedetta: For those who believe, everything is a sign.
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Everything is a sign. Sadly there are negative signs too, like the number 13 for you. 😦