We live in an era of diverse family structures; some families have two moms, others have two dads, others have single parents, and other families may have lost a parent, sometimes a dad, sometimes a mom.
Mothers day is that one special day of the year where you generally spend a little extra time with your mom, a marvellous day to commemorate the life and love between you and probably the most influential person in your life.
Some families cheerfully take no notice of the traditional view of a family requiring a father and mother, by having two parents of the same sex, or having more than two parents, or having a single parent. Mother’s Day can be a minefield for same-sex couples and pose some unique questions.
For those of us who have lost a mother, Mother’s Day still exists, and it can be bittersweet reminder for some. Maybe your mother isn’t with you physically, but she’s still living in your heart and soul. So, go visit her grave and talk to her. She’s there, watching and listening from up above.
We share some ways that you can make this ‘maternal holiday’ your own in honour of the mothers and motherly types in our lives and in the lives of our children:
- If you’re mourning the loss of a mother, the holiday doesn’t have to be gloomy. Shift your mentality, keep it positive, and celebrate your mother’s life.
- Focus on what you have, not on what you don’t have, by looking at the people in your life that care.
- Adopt moms of the heart and rely on the wise women in your life.
- Celebrate with the many moms or maternal figures you know — your partner’s mother, your sisters, aunts and grandmas, and make a special day of it.
- Give a thoughtful gift to the childless women who are influential in your or your children’s lives.
