Without My Mum is a facebook group dedicated to providing a safe place for those who have lost their mothers to share their feelings, their struggles and receive guidance and support from others who have lived through the same. Having lost my own mother when I was 6, it can be awfully hard to express my grief and frustration, as there are many that cannot relate and some days I just want to vent, scream, cry and be angry at the world. This group not only allows me to do that, without judgement or ill advice (“You should just move on already” `UGH!!), but they know the words to give me some compassion, understanding and an acceptance of how hard life can be without a mother. No matter how many years go by. It is also comforting to me to read their stories, their bad days, their loss and pain when having to go through holidays, Birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s Day, or during family conflicts when you just really need your mom. The connection we share requires no explanation and no need to validate what we are feeling and why. We just are, all of us, every day. And with this group I don’t feel as alone.
From the facebook group: A safe online space to come for support and inspiration for those without their mothers or experiencing grief. No judgement, just acceptance and understanding. xx
My name is Leigh Van Der Horst and this community page was created as an extension of my book ‘Without My Mum’. I believe that there is a real lack of common connection in this world surrounding the subject of losing a much loved mother, no matter what the circumstance, therefore I really hope that we can all share and support each other as we continue on the path of bettering our own lives without our beautiful mothers walking by our side. Please feel free to reach out for advice, upload any inspirational quotes or simply say hello!