At the time of writing, it’s Mother’s Day. It is of course a good opportunity to celebrate everything our mothers have done and continue to do for us. It can also be a difficult time for those of us who have lost our mothers, either recently or in the past.
It’s also important to understand that for some people have another relative who has taken on many of the roles expected of a mother, another relative, whether that be through circumstance or necessity.
Whether we lost our mothers in childhood or adulthood, the day can bring with it a lot of emotions and how it affects us can depend on those circumstances. Does growing up without a mother feel different than reflecting on a lifetime of memories you shared? Of course it does. The point is, loss is a complicated feeling and it’s important to be mindful of how losing their mother can affect someone.
If you’ve lost someone close to you either recently or in the past, talking abut your losses through counselling can help. Sometimes, it’s as simple as speaking to someone who isn’t a family member, someone who didn’t go through their own grieving process for the same person.
So if you feel like you need to talk, I’m here to listen.
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