My mum

[Catsinaflat]

Todays is my mums birthday. I lost her 24 years ago. I looked at her picture this morning and said Happy Birthday and realised that I can still remember how it felt to kiss her cheek - I remember the softness and smoothness of her skin. I remember her smell! I remember how her hand felt to hold. 24 years and yet some memories I have of her seem so recent. I feel as if she is in another room and I am still surprised when she isn't. She feels within reach but I can't quite get there.
There is a piece of music that I just can't listen to because I would just break down crying. Memory is so strange.
I hope I haven't made anyone sad I just needed to share how I am feeling in a space where others may understand.

What a beautifully written post.. I know just how you feel, lost my Mum nearly 18 years ago and it's her birthday soon too. Miss her every day 🩷

It's only been 16 months for me and I love that there is a chance that I will still remember the feeling of her skin in 24 years... But on the flip side I hope that the pain of grief does diminish with time too

@Catsinaflat I'm sorry for your loss x it's a beautiful post and brought a tear to my eye. Lost my mum two years ago this week. I lit a candle and kept it going all day. Then I raised a glass to her in the evening. Thought's and hugs to you x

Happy Heavenly birthday to your Mum. I hope the memories never fade for you. I am the same can picture my Mum so clearly every last detail and just wish she was still here x

What a beautiful post. I lost my mum to cancer just over two years ago and I’ worry that memories will fade. I’m so heartened to hear that yours haven’t. We’ve been lucky to be blessed with amazing mums Xx