A mother
A mother's love and sacrifice
Maybe it’s just a word, “a mother,” but to some people it means the world.
That girl who sacrificed her dreams so she could deliver a beautiful child
who comprised her whole world for her child.
Who endured the pain that was equivalent to bones breaking.
That woman to whom you mean the world.
A mother is such a deity who is irreplaceable to us in life. Who gets happier for our happiness more than us, but at the same time, it breaks her heart more when something happens to her child.
Who prays for your well-being, your success, your career?
She who endured those nine months in which she felt ugly, pain, cramps, nauseous, and whatnot, giving love to that human who wasn’t even born at that time. She took those scars, stretch marks that were embedded on her body, with silence and accepted them.
She fought battles with herself with honor.
The person who taught you how to walk, talk, and eat.
She who became a doctor, nurse, therapist, and a supporter just for you, so that she could take care of you.
That woman who cut down her dreams and goals for you now gets to see the baby whom she cared so much for, pointing at her, demanding, ‘What did you do for me?' When she just denied one thing. That woman who didn’t even care about her sleep schedule and woke up for you to give you breakfast.
That woman now gets to hear insults from her child, instead of hearing a mere thank you that you brought me into this world, cared for me.
A mother who is your first best friend, a first love for some children, who sets up bar for their child.
That woman is now being mistreated form her child, although she stood up for them when they weren’t even aware of it?
Some people say that it was their responsibility they give birth to us, but couldn’t they have just left you like that, or not have brought you up with love, maybe just as a burden they had to take responsibility for.
Your mother is one human who cares about you more than yourself, so be grateful for her a little bit.
Go and hug her, tell her you are grateful to her, thank her, and tell her you love her just like how she loves you.
If she is aged now, then take care of her like she took care of you.
Love her like she loved you.
Sure, live your life, but don’t forget her existence completely, too.
Beautifully written.
This piece is a powerful reminder of the silent strength and unconditional love that defines motherhood. The way it captures both the physical and emotional sacrifices a mother makes often without recognition is deeply touching. It's heartbreaking to think how easily we forget the depth of her devotion, and how rare it is to simply say “thank you.” Every line resonates with truth and tenderness. Let’s not wait until it’s too late to show appreciation. A hug, a kind word, a moment of gratitude these are small gestures that mean the world to someone who gave us everything.