Today I honor Mothers.
But wait. I know for many, Mother’s Day is not necessarily a happy day. It can be a reminder of struggles and pain.
So today I send my love and support to the following strong women.
—I honor moms who have lost their own mother. How difficult to raise your children without the support or advice of your own dear mom.
–I honor moms struggling with postpartum mood disorders. PPD, anxiety, OCD and psychosis. It is not your fault and you are not alone.
–I honor moms coping with mental illness, such as depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality and anxiety. Especially those suffering who don’t even know or want to admit they have an illness.
–I honor moms who have lost a child, whether stillbirth, miscarriage or later in life. To live without your angel beside you is more than heartbreaking.
–I honor moms struggling with infertility, even if you have yet to get your miracle. You are a Mother already in your heart and in mine.
–I honor birth mothers. You have made a great sacrifice for the future of your child. You are a good mother for giving that gift.
–I honor adoptive and foster moms for giving your children a family and love they may never have known.
–I honor moms with children of special needs. Your commitment is a true blessing to your child.
–I honor moms with children unable to be home right now, due to sickness or hospitalization, in the NICU or ICU.
–I honor military moms with spouses or children on deployment. You make great sacrifices for your family and your Country.
–I honor moms who have lost their partners to breakups, divorce or death. You are strong.
–I honor moms created by the loss of a child’s parent by accident, natural disaster, crime, sickness or suicide. These moms have stepped up and stepped in to take care of the children after great loss. The challenges and joys overwhelming.
–I honor moms who have passed on. You are loved and you are missed.
–I honor moms who have died by suicide. This one may be difficult for some to understand. But these moms lost a battle with mental illness. A real illness with struggles often hard won. I honor you for giving the world your beautiful children, and for never knowing your own true beauty. You were also loved and are missed.
For all of the moms (and kids) struggling this Mother’s Day. You are NOT alone.
This is rediculously AWESOME! You are such an inspiration and beautiful person to have written this, thank you so much! I personally celebrate this mothers day with 3 yes 3 more of my own children then last year-and no they are not triplets! I had one then an oops that was twins all born at 30-31 wks due to pre-e/HELLP so this mothers day I honor all the mothers like myself who have been abused by there husbands and were strong enough to leave for there children and I celebrate all the mothers who are survivors of not just pre-e/HELLP but all illness’s and also those who put up the good fight! Thanks again!
You are awesome too! I knew I was missing moms that should also be honored. Feel free to add to the list everyone. I know there are many moms we should honor and support. xo
beautifully out mama.
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This is a beautiful post and makes me want to cry. I told my husband I want to skip Mother’s Day this year because the PPD doesn’t make me feel like celebrating being a mom. (Apparently I’m not allowed.)
This is all so beautiful and true and much needed for all of those moms.
Oh Robin. Don’t cry. You’re such a wonderful mom bc you’re doing what you need to do to get better for your family. I support you and celebrate you even if it’s hard for you to.
Thank you for your thoughts to PP Mood Disorder mamas. I am sitting here considering how I might fit in another category if things don’t get better soon.
Oh Charity. Please know you’re not alone, and even though it’s hard to feel it right now, you are strong. You can get through. Have you contacted a doctor?
This is an excellent list of mother’s to show love and support for. I’ve never realized that Mother’s Day could be hard for some people. Thank you.
I absolutely love your list! It gives me reassurance that I am not alone and my feelings are normal. I don’t particularly care for Mother’s Day, but I look forward to the day when I have more to celebrate then mourn.
Laura, you’re so not alone. xo
This is beautiful. Wishing you a wonderful Mother’s Day too.
This is beautiful and absolutely true. Thank you for posting it, from the bottom of my heart!
What a fantastic honor roll! Well put!