Parenting
By Emily Johnson
Updated: Aug. 3, 2016
Originally Published: July 11, 2016
The call you never want to receive. The knock that changes everything. The unbearable stretch of time filled with uncertainty, wondering how to move forward. Each morning, you wake up hoping it was all just a nightmare. You find yourself standing at the doorway of their room, wishing to see them, to hear their familiar breath. You grasp any item that belonged to them, enveloping yourself in their clothes, longing for one last embrace. You lay in their bed, trying to find comfort in the space they once occupied, desperately seeking to understand the unthinkable.
I have been to the memorials, but I have not had to endure the pain of sitting in the front row, hiding my face from the world while wishing for just one more moment with my child.
I’ve watched you carry on, observing your kindness as you nurture other children. You listen more intently, offer a firmer grip, and embrace them with a depth of love that only a mother can understand. You reach out to fellow mothers who have faced similar tragedies, putting your own grief aside to provide comfort. You hold their hands, dry their tears, and lend your ears to their stories.
I have shared moments with you, sitting across the table and holding your hand, struggling to find the right words. I wish I could momentarily ease your suffering, offering you a glimpse of peace. Days meld into years, and you find ways to remember the laughter, joy, and gentle kisses.
You may have held their hand for only a fleeting moment, but their heart remains with you forever. All their memories, triumphs, heartaches, and achievements are etched into your being. You carry on, and they walk beside you, instilling the strength required to keep moving forward, reaching for your hand as you navigate this difficult journey.
You may not have realized how resilient you are until resilience was your only option. Motherhood reveals strengths you never knew existed while confronting fears that seemed insurmountable. Because, despite everything, you are still a mother.
With every fiber of your being, you embody the essence of motherhood. Your grace, compassion, love, and bravery inspire those around you. You teach us the importance of cherishing every moment, embracing the joys, and learning to surmount challenges. You remind us that perfection in motherhood is a myth; there are countless ways to be a good mother.
Someone once said that being a mother means loving your children more profoundly than you’ve ever loved yourself. You exemplify that kind of love.
You are still a mother.
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In summary, this reflection acknowledges the enduring spirit of mothers who have faced unimaginable loss. It emphasizes their strength, the importance of community, and the profound love that remains within them.
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