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Grieving the Loss of a child on Motherās Day? Motherās Day commercials are airing beautiful, picture-perfect mother and child relationships & interactions that are simply not always realistic. If you have stumbled across this page, you are likely in the same boat as me, and were seeking some sort of comfort. Whatever your unique situation is on this day, find a reason to smile, and seek peace in knowing that you are not alone.Ā
Letās face it ā Motherās Day is a profitable holiday,Ā so if companies advertised the reality of how much pain Motherās Day can have on grieving moms, they probably wouldnāt profit much off of it. That may be why we are forgotten on this day. Why? Well, your child isnāt around to spend time with you by taking you to to brunch or to buy you overpriced flowers, cards and candy. That is the only explanation, right?
This post is dedicated to my beautiful son Jaxon
I donāt know about you but when is the last time you have seen Motherās Day greeting cards at your local store? Or better yet, when was the last time you received a Motherās Day card since your childās death?Ā
Sometimes it feels like society doesnāt consider us to be moms anymore and that cuts me to the core, as I am sure it also does you.Ā
I got to celebrate Motherās Day with my child alive once and only once, and it was an unforgettable day. I remember being out with my newborn son Jaxon on a beautiful Texas day.Ā We went shopping together and a little boy came up to me, saw that I had a new baby and said āHappy Motherās Day!ā. I remember filling up with joy and complete bliss. I felt so proud of my son whom I adored more than anything imaginable. 2 weeks later he passed away in a car crash and ever since, Motherās Day has been a heartbreaking day each year.
I decided to write a poem in honor of the forgotten moms who also feel empty on Motherās Day. This poem is directed to my son, but anyone who has lost a child can relate. If you can relate to this poem, I am so sorry, but I hope it comforts you to know that you are not alone.
My sweet, precious child, who is no longer here,
I miss you so much, wish you were here.
Even though you are gone, and I am alone
I ām still a mother, even If itās not known.
My sweet precious child, today is the day,
When mothers get kisses and a bouquet,
No Motherās Day cards, or kiss on the cheek,
But Iām still a mother, even if they critique
My sweet, precious child, you make me complete.
Memories of you, so priceless, so sweet.
Since youāre not here, we cannot laugh and play.
But Iām still a mother, even when they downplay.
My sweet, precious child, I want you to know,
I still have the clothes you will never outgrow.
Yes my arms are empty, no toys on the floor
But Iām still a mother, even when they ignore.
Oh, sweet, precious child, I wish you could see
How good of a mommy that I would be.
But, sweet, precious child, even though were apart,
Please know that I love you with all of my heart.Ā
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It can be easy to forget that the intensity of pain you are feeling is also being felt by so many motherās out there. These quotes are dreadful to have to relate to, but know you arenāt alone. š
This one really gets to me personally for some reasonā¦
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If you are reading this and know any grieving mothers, please try to think of ways to make them cry happy tears instead of sad ones this Motherās Day. Although we are often forgotten on this day, there are things you can get and do for those who are mothers to those no longer on Earth ā but remember, we are still mothers and any recognition means the world to us.
The most precious jewels youāll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children.ā ā Unknown
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Also, consider remembering their child on their birthday, which also makes grieving moms so grateful. I also wrote an entry on some ideas for that here: Ways to Celebrate a Deceased Loved Oneās Birthday
Or consider some of the following heartwarming sentiments:
Customize this frame with the name and dates of the child lost, no matter what their age at the time of death. I have had a few things like this gifted to me and it completely swelled my heart! š·
Get here: Personalized Frame
Loss of Son: Loss of Son Sympathy Necklace
Daughter: Loss of Daughter Sympathy Necklace
and sometimes a mom loses her child before she knows the gender, which makes this necklace most appropriate: Baby Loss Sympathy Necklace
What is the nicest thing someone has done for you on Motherās Day, since having to spend the day grieving the loss of a child? Or what do you wish someone would do to help you get through the day? Let me know in the comments below. š
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Crystal, I am so sorry that you have lost your precious son. I too have lost a son. Your poem is so heartfelt and I would like to know if I can put it in a Bereaved Parents newsletter this year, 2023. Peace to you this Mother's Day, Carol T
Awe, Thank you so much, Carol :) And sure - I'd love to see it if it's a digital newsletter :)
Beautiful Crystal. Happy Mothers' Day to you and all the other mums who are grieving the loss of their child or children xšā¤ļø
Thank you so much, Rhonda! You are so sweet!
This was beautiful! Happy Mothers Day!
Thank you so very much!!!!! Happy Mothers Day to you to!!! < 3
You are so beautiful and so smart.
Thank you so much!!! <3 <3