More big hugs to you OP! I lost my mom almost five years ago, before I was married and had my daughter. I don't talk about it much and ppl don't ask, but I miss her a lot too.

It's been almost 28 years for me, and I still miss her in new ways. Now that I have kids of my own, I wish she were here to tell me stories about my own childhood. When did I walk? Potty train? Stop napping? Was I a crap sleeper like my own kids? How did she manage two little ones when my dad worked so many hours? Did she hate the suburbs? How did she stay sane? All that information is just gone.

I wish my kids could know her. I wish I could have known her as an adult. The pain is still there. It's just less. And different. Hugs, op.

I miss mine too.

Hugs to you OP. My mom died last fall in a similar way, and I agree completely. Strange what triggers the sad for me, it's not Mother's Day or holidays, but little things.

Oh my goodness! Bless all of your mothers and I am so HAPPY to finally see some kindness on this board! I loved the "thank you gorgeous" comment! Love to you and your moms!

21:05, OP here, hijack away! I am 7 years out and still reeling. One month and you are definitely still in shock. It was/is the hardest thing I've ever endured. My only consolation is that I see/feel my mom everywhere- close calls in the car; my daughter falling down the stairs, not a scratch; my son pulling a bookcase down on himself at a play date, no harm- you start to realize that your mom is pulling some major strings for your kids and is totally with you/looking out for you. It's so, so, so hard- it sucks so bad to not have a mom- but if you think they're out there somewhere, watching out for your fam, it makes it so much easier to deal. Hugs to you, my friend.

OP, I am sorry for your loss.

Hugs, OP. Mine died almost 1 month ago, and I'm still getting used to it (probably in shock). When it sinks in, I know it will be terrible. I didn't mean to hijack your thread, just to empathize. I think it has to be one of the hardest things to go through.

Just think about what your mom would say to you right now. She is here in your memories. And she is so proud of you.

Hahhaha OP here- I typed " thank you for" and it autocorrected to "thank you gorgeous"!!! That is my mom's sense of humor at play, and it made me laugh through my tears. You guys ARE gorgeous, thanks so much for responding to a drippy sad OP! I am feeling much better.

Me too. Lots of love.

Thanks! It's amazing that one anonymous stranger showing sympathy can make you feel better, but it does! Thank you gorgeous taking the time to write that.

I'm sorry, OP. Same boat. Some times I just need to say it out loud when I'm all alone, just to get it out. It really sucks.

Sorry, OP! Many hugs.

That's all. I don't like to burden my husband and kids and friends with it but I'd love to let someone know- I just really miss my mom. She was the nicest person ever, she died a horribly painful, unexpected death, and she never met my kids. I'm just really feeling it tonight. Sucks.