The mother-child bond is an unparalleled connection that begins even before birth. Unlike other relationships, it doesn’t start off slow and gradually strengthen over time. It begins strong and remains that way.
Although many of us have had to bid farewell to our mothers, they are always with us in memories and feelings that can never truly fade. As the saying goes, “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone,” and this holds particularly true for mothers.
Looking back, I regret how many times I took my mother for granted. When I was younger, it seemed like she would always be there. But no one lives forever, not even the superhero that is a mother. Saying goodbye to her was the toughest thing I’ve ever had to do.
The loss of a mother brings an immeasurable sense of grief. It’s difficult to navigate life without the love, guidance, and support that only a mother can provide. It’s the little reminders that are the most challenging for me: the meals she prepared, the comforting words she spoke, and the stories she read serve as everyday reminders of the love that is now absent.
Holidays are some of the most challenging times to navigate after the loss of a mother. Even though years have passed since I last saw her smile, it never gets any easier to celebrate without her.