A Note For Everyone On Mother's Day

Mother's Day can be hard for those who have lost a mother, or for those with mothers who have walked out on them.

This year, take a moment to reflect on all the other inspiring women and mothers in your life.

Empowering Women Empower Women

If you don't have anyone to be grateful for in your personal life, think of those in society and fiction that have formed you into the woman you are today.

Personally, the women who made me become the woman I am today are my aunts. They are so inspiring and will always be there for me, not just as a woman, but throughout any of live's problems I may have.

Take Michelle Obama's impact on Leslie Knope. Although fictional, the influence Obama had on Knope was constantly shown. She wanted to be the best she could be, just like her idol.

While some of us don't have personal female heroes, we can always look up to those in society who have influenced us for the better. Mother's Day is one of appreciation, so recognize those in your life.

Give Thanks

Thank the women in your life. This could be a teacher, aunt, sister, professor, any woman who has motivated you.

Even if you have no close family members, you can thank other inspirations in other ways. This could be a tweet to an important celebrity in your life, a text to a friend, or just reading about women's history.

Not A Friend, A Reason To Be Better

If you are motherless this Mother's Day, you can still mourn your loss of a strong female influence on your life, but still take the time to thank those who continue to give you encouragement.

Talk to a coworker, boss, or classmate. If they helped you reach your goals, urge them to reach theirs. If they have been raising their own kids to be the best they can be, appreciate their enthusiasm to raise their children right.

While you may be without a true mother to love on Mother's Day, you're still an important person who will continue to grow and help others.

Be Happy Together

If you're an adult with no children, you can still appreciate the holiday. Not everyone sees it as a Hallmark card. Get together with your friends and just be grateful for getting to where you are today.

If your friends are mothers, send them love and gratitude. It takes a lot of work to raise a child. If you have an aunt or cousin or sister, get together and just be cheerful about them raising their children.

A little appreciation goes a long way.

A Note For Single Parents

While they may not be in a traditional family, they are still doing the work of two parents. Even if your kids don't really seem to show you any appreciation, they still love you.

Yes, it might seem like you are overworked and not getting enough thanks or recognition, the end goal is worth it. To see your children grow up to become the people they always were supposed to be is what's important.

I, for one, had no mother to help raise me. Thankfully, I had my father, as well as my two aunts teach me about the world. Thanks to them, I will continue to grow with the support I deserve.

Again, I do not always thank them, especially when I was younger. However, looking back, I could never say or do anything that is worth the gratitude I have for them. When a child thanks their parent or guardian, it's not out of obligation, but out of their heart.

Lastly, Thanks To The Friends

In your lifetime, some of your friends' parents will treat you as if you were their own child. During Mother's Day (or even Father's Day) we have to think back and acknowledge all they've done for us.

Not only did they let you stay over for dinner with your friend, but they fed you, continued to teach you manners, and love you.

It takes a special kind of person to accept another's child as their own. So if your best friend's mom has done anything for you, reach out with some gratitude.

Not only friends' parents, but teachers as well. They don't just teach educationally, but they teach you about compassion and caring in ways you never really think about.

Some teachers check up on students if they don't have the support they need at home, but some also continue to be friends and look out for them as they grow past graduation. Any bond based on guidance should always be applauded.

Ending Note

So thank you to all those who have inspired me, especially to the women, since it is their day. And if you do have a mother, remember to cherish her and wish her a happy Mother's Day.