bereaved mother
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Grief is complex and personal, intertwining joy and pain; survival alone signifies resilience amidst profound loss and enduring memories.
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A daughter held for only moments remains woven through every year, every sibling, and every piece of love that followed.
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A mother carries wounds her children cannot see while still becoming the safest place their tiny hands know.
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The author reflects on the simultaneous joy and grief of motherhood, remembering a daughter lost years ago while cherishing moments with her living children. Despite the passage of time, the love for her departed child persists, intertwined with gratitude for the present, emphasizing that joy and sorrow can coexist in a mother’s heart.
Between Bruises & Blooms 