This day sucks. There’s no sweet or soft way to say it.. it just sucks. It’s not just another holiday… it’s a painful reminder of what we no longer physically have. Maybe it’s been days, months, or even years since you lost your mom… but missing her? That never ends.
I feel your ache and I know that there are no words that can truly make it better, because Mother’s Day without your Mom? That’s a different kind of heartbreak.
And the truth is… it’s not fair.
You should still have her here. You should still be able to call her, hug her, and see her smile.. but you can't and I think that’s the hardest part.
You might feel like no one understands. You might want to scream, hide, or cry until there’s nothing left. Whatever you are feeling, feel it all. There’s no right or wrong way to grieve, especially today.
and I hope you remember this..
Your grief is not weakness. It’s love, still pouring out. It's proof of the bond you and your Mother shared and if she could sit beside you right now, I think she would hug you so tight and tell you just how proud she is of you..for continuing on, for carrying her love in everything you do.
So this Mother’s Day, please be gentle with yourself. Feel it all. Honor her in your own way. Do what you need to do to make it through this day.
She is still your mom. She will always be your mom. Nothing can or will ever change that.
With all the love in the world,
A girl who misses her mom, too