My Mother Knew Everything About Me and Now She’s Gone
She held the title of mother. She held the responsibility of friend, caretaker, referee, chauffeur, and all the other duties…
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My Mother is Still Loving Me From Heaven
It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect for a cemetery visit with my mother. It was empty and calm. The…
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There’s Power in the “I Love You” Between a Mother and Her Child
My mother never said she loved me. This was true up until somewhere in my late 20s. This isn’t to…
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Living Without My Mom Never Gets Easier
Today when I was scrolling through Facebook I came upon a post from someone who suddenly lost their father. I…
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She Made Me Scrambled Eggs For Breakfast
I ate scrambled eggs for breakfast every morning for more months than I can count after my mom died. My…
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I Lost My Mom and I Couldn’t Say Goodbye
The world as we know it has changed. Masks are the norm, contact is not. Businesses are closing, restaurants are…
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You Have Your Mother—I Want Mine, Too
I see you with your mother. I’m jealous. I don’t want to be, but I am. Pieces of my heart…
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A Grandmother’s Gift From Heaven
I opened my front door to find a box full of goodies at my feet: a hot meal, gifts for…
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Some Days a Daughter Just Needs Her Mom
Some days a daughter just needs her mom. When she has her own kids. When she’s tired and overwhelmed. When…
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My Mom is Never Coming Back To Get Her Shoes
Yesterday I was at my parents’ house helping my dad out with a few things. I went into the master…
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