The love of a mother is irreplaceable and doesn’t die, even when she does.
Mother’s Day is a time to honour and celebrate your mother. While it’s a great day and a wonderful opportunity to make your mum feel special, it can also be a hard day if your mother has passed away. It’s a reminder of the loss you feel and carry with you every day.
Time does help and it gets easier as the years pass by, but it doesn’t change the fact that she isn’t here – and it’s natural for your pain and sadness to be heightened on days like Mother’s Day.
As Mother’s Day approaches, lots of people make plans to spend time with their mum. Some families will meet up for a long lunch, others may plan a special weekend away and some will pay a visit to spend time together. For those who are lucky enough to have their mother in their life, it can be a great day. But if your mother has died, the day can be really hard.
Whether you’re young or old, single or married, a parent or not, losing your mother is one of the most emotional experiences you’ll ever go through. Or you may have lost your mother-in-law, grandmother or other mother figure in your life.
If you’re struggling with grief this Mother’s Day, know that you’re not alone. Here are some things you can do to help make coping with the day a little easier.
Losing a child is one of the most devastating losses anyone can experience and grieving that loss colours the rest of a parent’s life. You can’t escape it and on days like Mother’s Day, the grief may seem unbearable.
If you’re grieving the loss of your child, here are some tips to help you get through the day.
Mother’s Day can be a challenging time for children who have suffered a loss in their life. If you’re supporting a child who’s lost their mother, grandmother or a mother figure, use Mother’s Day to help them learn about who their mum was in life.
While you may not have experienced the loss of your mother, some of your friends may have. There are lots of things you can do to reach out and make the day a little brighter. Here are some ideas.
Grief and loss is something we all experience at some point in our lives, and having strategies in place to cope with those special times like Mother’s Day can help make the process a little easier to navigate.
Focus on what your mum meant to you and what you learnt from her. What is your mother’s legacy? Why was she important to you? And remember, Mother’s Day is a special day for celebrating and remembering mothers, grandmothers and others, whether they’re living or not.
For more information about coping with grief on Mother’s Day, please contact the Walter Carter Funerals team by emailing community@waltercarter.com.au