05/08/2026
To the mothers that have lost children, the children that have lost their mother, the partners that have lost their spouse, or anyone that finds this time of year to be challenging,
We won’t tell you we know how you feel, we just want to say; we see you.
Grief can seem like a tattoo you didn’t ask for. A twisted form of art that comes with pain. A detail in your life journey that silently sticks with you no matter where you go. It appears as that ball in your throat some days, a forced smile, the warmth in your cheeks and ears before tears pool in your eyes, reliving one random memory repeatedly throughout the day, or even the slight internal dread during this time of year.
Many people do not know the unspoken signs of grief, or the day-to-day effort put into simply making it through the day. Although Mother’s Day may not feel like a joyous occasion to you, we applaud you for getting out of bed and taking on the day anyway. You are strong, beautiful, resilient, loved, worthy, protected, and seen. Continue taking this journey one day at a time. One day the ball in your throat won’t feel so large, the memories will make you crack a smile, and a new Mother’s Day tradition may begin. You have a village of people that care about you, do not feel ashamed to count on them on any day.
We are here for you, we do care.
