Mother’s Day Special: Sowetan’s honour their moms

There is nothing like a mother’s love

Mother’s Day , a day to celebrate and honour mothers , but unfortunately for those who have lost their mothers, the day still exists but it is no longer exciting, it is no longer a day to celebrate. Growing up without a mother can affect your life choices. We have spoken to some of the young people who have lost their mothers.

Kgomotso Ramohapi

It’s been 3 years now since she left me and it still feels like yesterday. Losing a mother is more like losing a part of you, I would not wish it upon anyone. I still do things we used to do together. I’m still used to the routines and the things we used to do together like making tea together in the morning, me cleaning and her cooking us a meal, you will never get over the pain, it’s going to stay with me for the rest of my life until I also die. My mother was a great woman, great wife and she was very beautiful inside and out. I still look at myself and think ” damn girl you look like your momma” she was one in a million. She would never judge a person and she always made sure I received each and everything I wished for, her passing brought me so much pain but I rise as a woman and as her flesh. I’ve grown to become like her and it’s amazing, I get so emotional whenever I have to talk about her but also, to be honest talking about her makes me better each and every time.

Kgothatso Mohale

Growing up without a mother is honestly not easy, so many challenges but we survive, not because we are okay with it but because we get used to it. What makes me miss my mom even more is hearing people talk about their mothers, I cannot stop them nor make them feel bad just because I am around and I have lost mine, but it hurts. But I am so lucky I have a grand mother who contributed in everything I am today , she groomed me well, some kids don’t even have that mother figure in their life, it must be even harder for them.

Pearly Maboya

Losing a mother is one of the most painful things a person can encounter. I lost my mother at a very young age, I wouldn’t say I was attached to her but she honestly left a void. Whenever I encounter financial problems I miss her, I just wish she was here, not to give me money but to comfort me and tell me that everything will be okay.

Kebone Mantlaka

I lost my mom when I was really young, I don’t have memories at all. I would have loved to spend my teenage years with her, I think things could have been better, some of the decisions I made in life are results of not having a mother. Although I am surviving without her, there will always be that thing that reminds you that you are without a mother.