This Mother's Day, 6 Things I Want to Tell You But I Can't

A letter to my mum this Mother’s Day

My Dearest Mum,

As Mother’s Day approaches, my heart is filled with a flood of emotions and a longing to express the words I never had the chance to say while you were here. There are so many things I wish I could have shared with you, so many sentiments left unspoken.

First and foremost Mum, I want you to know how deeply I appreciate everything you did for me. Your love was unspoken, but I knew that you were always there. From being small, you were at the school gates every day, packing my lunches, making sure I had clean clothes, tucking me in at night.

I never really appreciated any of those things until I became a mum myself. It made me realise how much of yourself you sacrificed. You didn’t have a career, you made everything about your family. You gave so much of yourself to nurture and support me, and I am forever grateful for your unwavering devotion. I want to tell you all this, BUT I CAN’T.

I wish I could tell you how much I admired your strength and resilience. BUT I CAN’T.

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You faced challenges with grace and courage, teaching me invaluable lessons about perseverance and determination. Your ability to weather life’s storms with a smile on your face was nothing short of inspiring. When I have a bad day, and I want to ask your advice, I just want to call you and hear your voice, calm and steady. BUT I CAN’T.

There are moments from my childhood that I hold dear, memories of us laughing together, sharing stories, and finding joy in life’s simple pleasures. I cherish those precious times we spent together, and I wish I could relive them once more, surrounded by your warmth and love. BUT I CAN’T.

I regret not expressing my gratitude for the sacrifices you made on my behalf. You gave so much of yourself to ensure my well-being and happiness, often putting your own needs aside without a second thought. Your selflessness touched my heart deeply, and I wish I had thanked you more often for your boundless generosity. BUT I CAN’T.

I wish I could have told you how much I admired your wisdom and guidance. BUT I CAN’T.

Your words of advice were like pearls of wisdom, guiding me through life’s challenges and helping me navigate difficult decisions. My girls are now teenagers, and I really hope that I can guide them, as you did me.

Most of all, Mum, I wish I could have my time with you again. I would have expressed my love for you more openly and more often. Given you a big hug. You were my hero, my confidante, my rock.

The love I feel for you is way more than words, and I hope you knew, deep in your heart, how much you meant to me. When I hear myself talking to my girls, and repeat something you would have said, I realise that whilst I cant tell you these things to your face, you hear me.

I miss you more than words can convey, Mum. I hope that wherever you are, you can feel the depth of my love and gratitude.

Until we meet again, know that you are forever cherished and deeply loved.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mum.