No child this mothers day

[Hopskipnsigh]

I lost my only child to cancer but that doesn’t give me the right to tell anyone that they are lucky to still have their children and shouldn’t complain about having no effort or gifts shown to them this Mother’s Day.

It could be argued that at least I’m lucky enough to have experienced the joy of being a mother when others haven’t had the same blessing bestowed upon them.

Stop belittling people’s feelings and sadness by telling them they should be grateful to still have their kids or mother.

I would be bloody upset and annoyed if my child was still here and I never got acknowledgment for all the love and care provided.
A cup of tea and a hug goes a long way.

Also, some mums are just pants.

It isn’t for me to give permission to moan or not moan but I just wanted you to know that from my point of view, your feelings are valid and I wouldn’t feel you should be grateful and dismiss or invalidate your feelings.

Happy Mothers Day to all those that feel it applies.

Happy tomorrow day for all those that just want this day to pass.

Happy Mother's Day to you, so sorry you lost your lovely daughter, your only child, I hope you are treating yourself to some Mother's Day treats today. You are so lovely coming on here to post kindnesses about others on a day that must be so difficult for you. I hope you buy yourself the biggest bunch of flowers/ something meaningful because you will always be a mother.

Sorry for your loss @Hopskipnsigh, I can’t imagine how hard today must be for you. PM me if you need a chat, can’t do much but I’ll listen x

My advice wouldn’t be to ignore Father’s Day as this will reinforce to the children that no effort is fine. Instead, I would help them with handmade cards and gifts. Raising thoughtful children is more important than getting one over DH on Father’s Day…

This is such solid advice and a good reminder what’s really at stake

I cannot imagine the pain that you must be feeling. To write such measured, thoughtful words at such a time speaks volumes about the type of person you are. Your child was lucky to have you.

I hope you are surrounded by love and support today and all days.

So sorry for the loss you have suffered of your beautiful daughter, my friend lost her only child too her young son to cancer.

Hope you have good supportive and loving people around today and on other tough days.
You sound like a lovely mother, be extra kind to yourself.

Thinking of all ladies who have lost children and those too who couldn’t have children
🥰. 🥰🥰 to all.