Your relationship with your mother may be the most precious thing in the world, or it may be a struggle. Whatever the case may be, when your mom dies, you will realize that you will lose your best friend forever.
When a daughter loses her mom, it could just very well be the one loss that you will never get over. That is why it is so crucial to make the most of the time you have together before it is too late.
More Time
How often do we say we are too busy when in fact we aren’t? How often do we get together, only to look at our phones and not spend any quality time together?
We must make the most out of the time we now have. So, go on that lunch with your mom. Make that phone call. Switch up your schedule so you have more time to spend with her. It may seem tedious now, but you will look back and be grateful you did make the time.
No Judgement
Many mother-daughter relationships struggle, especially around the teenage years. Some daughters might rebel and think their mother doesn’t understand or respect their decisions. However, mothers will always understand.
They are truly always there for you, even if they don’t communicate it effectively. There is no judgment between a mother-daughter. When you have a daughter of your own, you will notice and see just how much you need your mom at those times.
Fill your relationship with laughter and happiness. Share your concerns and worries with your mom. More than likely she will know exactly how to help, or simply be the ear you needed to listen to you.
Nurture Your Relationship
Every relationship, no matter how good, can always become better. Use that mindset and try to strengthen your relationship with your mother daily.
It could start by forgiving for wrongdoings and asking for forgiveness. It is time to let go of grudges. We see too often that life can be taken in an instance. You don’t want to be holding a grudge when your mom passes away.
Send daily, weekly, or monthly reminders to your mom how much you love her and appreciate her. Try to get together as often as your schedules will allow, whether on the phone or in person.
Find a hobby you can do together just the two of you. Take time to build your relationship around that hobby. You will have fun and learn new things about each other.
Share your accomplishments with her, along with your struggles. Let her try to help you in any way that you can.
You will be truly grateful for all the time and effort you spend on building a solid and strong relationship with your mom. When you eventually and inevitably lose your mom, you will have lost a great best friend.
It will be far easier to lose a best friend than to wish you would have done something for her when you had the chance.
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27 comments on “You Lose Your Best Friend When Your Mom Dies”
This is so touching I would like to think that we have a great relationship we spend as much time together as we can which is usually quite a bit the more time I can spend with my kids to better
My mom was in the last stages of cancer when she tripped up a small stare. I was so frightened that I yelled at her for not waiting for me to help her later that night she said to me I’m sorry that I upset you. Are you mad at me ? I said no, I’m not mad but I didn’t tell her that I was just so frightened that she had gotten hurt. I still remember her asking me if I was mad and I regret so much that I didn’t just grab her and hold onto her a little bit longer, I miss her just as much today as I did when she first passed over 25 years ago. If you still have your mom hold onto her A little longer when you see her . One day it will be the last time you see her. She loves you more than you will ever know.
I lost my Mom in 1994. For the longest time I would pick-up the phone to call her. I still miss her today!
I Also lost my mom in 1994. i miss her greatly.
My Mom passed in 2016. My parents divorced when I was young with 2 younger brothers. So she was basically a single mom as dad hit the road. I resented the fact that I was the one she relied on for looking after my siblings. I took care of the house when I came home from school because she was working. But….she kept a roof over our heads, food on the table. We grew up staying out of trouble, graduating high school and getting some college under our belts. It took me many years to realize how much I loved her for this. She was amazing, strong, resilient. We were her first only concern. I learned so much from her. I miss her so much. I was 60 years old when she passed, and I am still wanting to pick up the phone to talk to her. I love her so much. Mommy, I miss you!
It’s been 50 years for my mom gone! Miss her everyday, the years don’t matter.
It’s not just moms, it’s dad’s too. I’ve lost both to cancer now. I was my dad’s caregiver after I lost my mom. My dad was my best friend. Words can’t describe how much I miss both my parents.
I hate 2020 took my mom away
I lost my mommy November of 2020 and my 1st child( my son) turned 1 on December of 2020. Every day it still hurts that my mom isn’t here anymore.
the loss never leaves. No matter how many years go by.
Right goes for mom and dad I lost my dad 24years ago wish I could pick that phone up today miss my dad like crazy