On Mother’s Day Wakefield Hospice wish to celebrate and thank our amazing mothers: our Mothers, Stepmothers, Grandmothers and Mother Figures in our lives. We must acknowledge however that for some this day can be very difficult: for those missing their mother, mothers without their children, individuals longing to be mothers, incarcerated mothers, expectant mothers, or mothers with addictions, with physical or mental health challenges. Whatever this day means for you, if it is to celebrate, to remember, or to be treated as ‘another day’, Wakefield Hospice and all its staff send you warmest wishes and sincerest of thoughts. For those who are missing their mother today, our Bereavement Team have shared some helpful tips for dealing with the day and remembering a loved one: Self-Care – eating healthily, exercising or taking time to do things you enjoy can have a positive impact on your mental health. Switch off social media – take a break from all of the noise on social media and give yourself time to be in the real world. Cook Mum’s favourite meal – a lovely way to remember someone special is cooking their favourite meal, whether enjoying it with family, friends or on your own Walk in a favourite spot and be in nature – getting out into nature and enjoying the fresh air can be great for your mental health and why not visit a special space which reminds you of your mum or which holds special memories Light a candle – an opportunity to take a quiet moment to remember your mum Be alone /Be in company – we all grieve differently and that is OK. Find what works for you, for some people being surrounded by others and sharing memories is the perfect way to cope with their grief, whilst for others having alone time and being with your own thoughts can be the perfect answer. Write a card – everywhere we go in March we see cards and gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Writing a card to your mum can be a healthy way to write down your feelings and evoke some special memories Visit place of rest – lay flowers or simply take a moment to visit a place of rest. Whether you want to stand in silence or talk to your mum, once again we are all different in the way we choose to grieve.