It’s that time of year again. Your inbox is full of “Don’t forget Mom!” reminders. Brunch reservations are booking up. The grocery store shelves are a blur of pink tulips, heart-shaped jewelry, and cards that say “Best Mom Ever.”
But for so many of us, Mother’s Day hurts.
This is a note for you - the ones who feel like the world has forgotten that this day isn’t joyful for everyone.
To the ones who are missing their mom…
Whether it’s your first Mother’s Day without her, or one of many, the ache doesn’t ask for permission. Maybe she was your best person. Maybe things were messy and unresolved. Either way, the grief is real - and you’re allowed to feel all of it.
To the ones who are moms, but…
You’ve lost a child. You’ve had a miscarriage. You’re walking through infertility. Maybe you’ve buried hopes and nursery dreams that no one else knew about. This day can feel cruel. And if no one else says it, you are still a mother. Your pain matters.
To the ones who want to be moms…
You’re waiting, maybe quietly, maybe not. You’re holding space for something that hasn’t come yet, and that kind of hope is exhausting. Every social post, every flower ad, every smiling family photo might feel like a punch to the gut.
We see you.
To the ones with complicated relationships…
Estrangement. Disappointment. Trauma. Guilt. Maybe Mother’s Day brings up a tangled knot of feelings. You don’t need to explain yourself. You don’t owe anyone a card or a brunch date. You get to feel what you feel.
To the ones grieving quietly…
You might not talk about it. You might pretend the day doesn’t exist. That’s okay. You don’t owe the world a performance.
Need a Soft Place to Land?
We made some things just for days like this - when the world feels too loud and nothing fits.
Loss care packages for the ones missing their moms:
Infertility care packages for the ones yearning to be a mom:
Whether you’re sending love to yourself or someone else, we’re here with the honest stuff - the kind that doesn’t look away.
You’re not alone. You’re not broken. You don’t have to fake it.
However you get through Mother's Day is exactly the right way.