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Kate Spicer's avatar

Such an odd day, so loaded with meaning and emotional complexity in a way father's day is not

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Claire Venus ✨'s avatar

I’m a mum to two. I detest social media on this day - I feel like that’s my stuff but it was comforting to read this and I deleted insta for the weekend. ✨

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Clare Barry's avatar

Thank you for this thoughtful and timely piece.

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Crystal's avatar

Beautiful piece. ♥️

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Catherine Hiller's avatar

I’m a U.S. reader and our Mother’s Day is in May. I have a lovely unconflicted relationship with my three sons (I think!) and I love your words about how an abundance of mother love helps make one sturdy. I’ll remember this in May!

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Nimira's avatar

Beautiful piece. Thank you for writing it. Definitely not easy when you have a complicated relationship with your aging mother (and your sibling does not).

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Ayala Gill's avatar

Beautiful, thank you. And I'm glad you're still holding that question close: "how are you feeling, my love?"

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Eleanor Mills's avatar

Of course - if that phrase resonates dear Queenager check out Ayala’s substack - she writes so beautifully and is so wise!

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Ayala Gill's avatar

Thank you Eleanor ❤️🙏🏼❤️

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Kate Leftley's avatar

A beautiful piece Elenor, recognising the complexity’s of motherhood in all its forms and stages. Remembering those who have experienced grief and loss as well. Thank you

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