05/11/2025
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For many, Mother’s Day is filled with love, laughter, and celebration. But for others, it’s bittersweet—or even painful. Whether you're missing your mom, grieving a child, longing to be a mother or simply navigating a complex relationship, this day can stir up a lot of feelings.
It’s okay to feel joy and sorrow side by side. You can be deeply grateful for the people around you while also aching for those who aren’t. You can be present at brunch while quietly holding space for a mother or child who lives only in memory. You can love the people in your life fiercely and still long for someone who’s missing.
Some mothers live with invisible grief: a child lost, a dream deferred, a space at the table that no one else sees. And many adult children move through this day with an invisible weight of their own—missing a mother who has died or is no longer present in their life.
Whether this day brings celebration, grief, or something in between, know that your feelings are valid. You are not alone.
Honor what you need. Say their name. Take a break. Reach out. Remember. Celebrate. Cry. Laugh. Mother’s Day holds room for all of it. 💛🧡💜
