05/11/2025
Here's a more polished and heartfelt rewrite of your message:
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We often forget that mothers can struggle mentally too. We see them as pillars of strength, always there to carry our burdens—even long after we've left home. But motherhood is a lifelong role, one filled with a deep mix of emotions, not just joy and pride.
The journey begins with the physical and emotional trauma of bringing a life into the world, but it doesn’t end there. Mothers carry us not just in their arms, but in their hearts and minds for the rest of their lives. They feel our triumphs, our pain, our heartbreaks—as deeply as if they were their own. When we leave home, it can feel to them like losing a piece of themselves. They smile and joke about gaining their freedom, but inside, their hearts ache for the children they once held so close.
They learn to live with the silence, to sleep without listening for the door, to find peace in the stillness. And yes, they find happiness again. But there will always be a quiet corner of their hearts that longs for the days when we were safely tucked under their roof, close enough to hold.
This Mother’s Day, during Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s remember the quiet strength, emotional resilience, and mental fortitude our mothers carry—for us, always.
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