To the Silent Mothers on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is filled with hugs, and messages of love - at least, that’s what the world shows us. But for some mothers, this day is not one of celebration, but of quiet grief.

This is for the mothers who didn’t receive a call, a message, or even a simple “Happy Mother’s Day.”

This is for the mothers whose children, for reasons often beyond their control, have grown distant.

This is for the mothers who have lost a child, and carry that unimaginable sorrow every single day.

To the mother whose child no longer speaks to her: you are still a mother.

To the mother whose child was taken too soon: you are forever their mother.

To the mother who raised her children with love, but now walks without their presence - whether through separation, loss, or silence - you are not invisible.

There are many paths that lead a child away from their mother. Divorce, Influence. Misunderstandings. Pain too deep to speak about. Or the final heartbreak of death.

Still, you choose love.

You choose respect.

You choose silence when it could be easy to speak with anger or despair.

You hold no bitterness. You speak no ill. You remember birthdays, send love through the wind, and hold on to every hope - or memory - of a child once held in your arms.

If Mother’s Day felt empty for you, please know: you are still a mother.

No absence or silence can take away the love you gave, or the bond you once shared.

You mothered with all you had. You still do, in the quiet moments when no one is looking.

This blog is not about blame. It is not about anger. It is about acknowledging the invisible love. It is about the pain wrapped in dignity and the strength it takes to keep loving - whether your child is far away or no longer here.

To the mothers who cry in silence, who still check in just in case - I see you.

To the mothers who light candles, visit graves, or whisper names into the sky - I honour you.

You are not alone. You are enough. You always were.

Happy Mother’s Day,

With love,

Eveline