Mother’s Day isn’t much fun when your mum’s not around. It would be okay if it was one day but the lead-up is weeks and weeks (and I get all the press releases with the gift ideas)! I’m always glad when it comes around because it means it will be over by the next day. It’s a day of mixed emotions for me. I’m happy for all my friends with kids who are now the mums being celebrated and I’m genuinely happy to see people enjoying lunches and days out with their mums, if a little jealous. But my first thought on Mother’s Day is always for my friends who, like me, don’t have their mums. This isn’t me asking for sympathy or anything like that (not my style), but can you do me a favour? If you have a friend who has lost their mum, remember to drop them a text tomorrow and say you’re thinking of them. I have a special few girls who do this for me each year and it really means the world.
Happy Mother’s Day for tomorrow. Cherish your parents and tell them you love them.
Jen x
9 replies on “To all the motherless daughters (and sons)”
Thank you for saying this. It captures my experience too.
Thinking of you too, Jay x
Thank for this poignant reminder. I lost my dad last year and fathers day was terribly tough. Love to you. N
Oh I cannot even begin to imagine losing my dad. Love to you too x
So true Jen, it’s a mixed day of emotions for me, remembering my mum but enjoying being a mother to my own kids. I think sadder still would be for mothers who have lost their kids. Then the day would just be unbearable i think.
have a good day
Fiona x
You’re right, there are those poor people to think of too. I’m looking forward to hopefully having my own kids and mother’s day taking on new meaning for me too.
There sure are a lot of reminders in the lead up and it’s so hard to avoid; seems nothing is safe from being painted with the Mother’s Day brush. I too am grateful for the lovely friends who take the time to think of me sitting with only memories today.
Hey chick, hope you have a lovely day, it must be nice to be closer to home. Your mum I’m sure would be super proud of everything you’ve achieved so far… Look at you go! You are of course awesome. Love ya!
Thanks lovely! xx