Happy Mother's Day <3

I know it’s been a while since I’ve written anything personal, but I just wanted to wish you a happy Mother’s Day.

It’s a weird one, isn’t it? It feels bittersweet for so many reasons.

I feel for those who, like me, wish they could be with their moms today. I feel for those whose moms aren’t here any longer. I feel for the new moms who don’t get to celebrate with their families. I feel for the mothers working in healthcare, who’ll be spending the day away from their kids, risking their lives to save those of others. I feel for those who never felt loved by their moms. I feel for the moms who, for whatever reason, felt like couldn’t give love. I feel for those who chose not to be moms, and for those who wish they were moms. And I also feel for those who sometimes wish they weren’t.

But I am also so grateful. So, so grateful to be spending the day with the loves of my life. Grateful to be my mother’s daughter. Grateful for the opportunity to experience the unconditional love that comes with motherhood. Grateful, too, for the resilience that comes with motherhood.

Wherever you stand in the spectrum of your relationship with your mother, or as a mother, I hope that you experience some peace today. If you’re a father who’s also a mother, or a mother who’s also a father - do not ever forget that you are a hero. If you’re a mom, I wish that you put any guilty feelings aside today and just pat yourself on the back, because it is hard, and you’re doing a wonderful job. If you’re a mother’s child, then I wish that you can find it in yourself to celebrate your mom, either in person, or with a phone call, or with a prayer. I hope that you find it in yourself to forgive her for any wrongdoings, and to love her simply for who she is.

We are all doing our best - mothers and kids, today and every day. In my book, that’s worth celebrating. However, wherever, and whoever you are. Happy mother’s Day. <3