🇫🇷 👇 I used to think Mother’s Day was only about love.

This year, I realize it is also about grief.

At first, I was actually excited to prepare a special Mother’s Day edition for tomorrow. But these past few days, I’ve been feeling extremely anxious. I even had a panic attack yesterday. And to be completely honest… I’ve been struggling a bit lately.

In less than three weeks, on May 28th exactly, it will be one year since my sister decided to leave this world.

And suddenly, everything feels heavier again.

I think what hurts me the most about Mother’s Day this year… is my mom.

Tomorrow, four of her children will probably call her, write to her, or go see her.

But one will be missing.

And when you think about Mother’s Day, you naturally think about the children you carried, raised, loved your entire life.

So how could she not think about the one who is no longer here?

And then there are my nieces.

Those two little girls, 5 and 7 years old, whom my sister loved more than anything in the world.

Last year, their mother was still here for Mother’s Day.

This year will be the first without her.

And I keep thinking about them at school this week, probably preparing drawings, little gifts, or crafts for Mother’s Day… for a mother who is no longer here.

And honestly… it breaks my heart.

I’m not writing this to be negative or to seek pity. I simply wanted to be honest with you today.

Tomorrow, you will still receive a beautiful Newsletter Mother’s Day edition.

Because despite everything, there is still love, beauty, tenderness, and precious moments in this day.

But I also think it’s important to say that some periods are simply harder than others.

And that sometimes, behind the smiles, the videos, and the projects… there are also days when we are just trying to hold ourselves together.

Take care of yourselves 🌸

See you tomorrow,

Maud 💜

🇫🇷 I used to think Mother's Day was only about love.

This year, I realize it is also about grief.

At first, I was actually excited to prepare a special Mother’s Day edition for tomorrow.

But these past few days, I’ve been feeling extremely anxious. I even had a panic attack yesterday. And to be completely honest… I’ve been struggling a bit lately.

In less than three weeks, on May 28th exactly, it will be one year since my sister decided to leave this world.

And suddenly, everything feels heavier again.

I think what hurts me the most about Mother’s Day this year… is my mom.

Tomorrow, four of her children will probably call her, write to her, or go see her.

But one will be missing.

And when you think about Mother’s Day, you naturally think about the children you carried, raised, loved your entire life.

So how could she not think about the one who is no longer here?

And then there are my nieces.

Those two little girls, 5 and 7 years old, whom my sister loved more than anything in the world.

Last year, their mother was still here for Mother’s Day.

This year will be the first without her.

And I keep thinking about them at school this week, probably preparing drawings, little gifts, or crafts for Mother’s Day… for a mother who is no longer here.

And honestly… it breaks my heart.

I’m not writing this to be negative or to seek pity.

I simply wanted to be honest with you today.

Tomorrow, you will still receive a beautiful Newsletter Mother’s Day edition.

Parce que malgré tout, il y a encore de l’amour, de la beauté, de la tendresse et des moments précieux dans cette journée.

But I also think it’s important to say that some periods are simply harder than others.

And that sometimes, behind the smiles, the videos, and the projects… there are also days when we are just trying to hold ourselves together.

Take care of yourselves 🌸

See you tomorrow,

Maud 💜