#21 "Do You Think I’d Be Different If Mum Had Been Around?"

Parenting Through Grief, Answering Hard Questions, and Reflecting on Mother’s Day Without Mum

After recording a podcast episode earlier today with a guest — a fellow parent who’s walked the long, painful road of grieving a partner while still showing up for their children — I came down to the beach for a breather. Our conversation stirred something deep in me, but the truth is, it had already been stirring since last weekend.

Last Sunday was Mother’s Day, and I went for a walk with my daughter, Ashley. Mother’s Day has always been a bit tender in our family. This year marks nearly 20 years since my kids lost their mum, and while there’s still laughter and gratitude, there’s also a quiet ache that sits just under the surface. We walked and talked — laughing, remembering, and sharing stories — and somewhere along the way she asked me, “Do you think I’d be different if Mum had been around?” .........

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