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Recognizing Mother’s Day

May 10, 2019

This Mother’s Day, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is celebrating all of the parents, guardians, teachers, neighbors, and friends who make a family – by birth or by choice.

For many, Mother’s Day isn’t a celebration but a painful reminder of loss or struggle, so whether you have someone in your life you want to celebrate and support, or you want to take a day to celebrate and support yourself, we have resources for you:

  • Be more thoughtful about your Mother’s Day greetings. (Learn more from our friends at Option B.)
  • Send a heartfelt message to loved ones or friends who find this day difficult.
  • Send a heartfelt message to yourself. Share one of the following images on social media – or just add one to the lock screen on your mobile device.
  • Give yourself permission to go offline, mute your notifications (if you can!), and take time to remind yourself that you deserve celebration, today and every day.

  

No matter how you choose to celebrate (or not) this Mother’s Day, know that your story matters, and you are not alone.

If you have extra to give this day, donate to support NNEDV’s efforts to achieve a world free from violence. You can also donate in honor of someone here.