The first Mother’s Day without your mother can feel like your heart is standing in a room where something sacred is missing. The world may keep moving. Stores may still be filled with flowers, cards, gifts, and reminders to celebrate. People may still post pictures and write tributes. Families may still gather around tables. But for you, this day may feel different now. It may feel quieter, heavier, unfamiliar, and deeply tender. Because this is the first Mother’s Day without