Three years ago you left me, Mum… and a piece of my heart went with you.
Our relationship wasn’t always easy. There were words that hurt, silences that stayed too long, and times I felt like I wasn’t wanted. I carried that pain for so many years. I wished I had heard you say you were proud of me, instead of feeling like I was never quite enough.
But then we had that last day.
The day that changed everything.
You apologised for it all. You told me again and again how much you loved me. In those moments, the walls between us fell away, and I finally felt what I had needed my whole life — your love, your warmth, your acceptance. You gave me the greatest gift you could have given me… closure.
Because of that day, I don’t hold onto bitterness anymore. I hold onto love. I hold onto your voice, your words, and the way you looked at me. I carry them with me every single day.
I forgive you, Mum. Completely and unconditionally.
And I hope you knew, truly knew, how much I loved you too.
I still love you. I always will. I miss you in ways words will never fully explain. I hope wherever you are, you’ve found peace, happiness, and freedom from everything that weighed on you here.
Three years on, and not a day goes by that I don’t think of you.
You are my Mum. You always will be.
And I will love you… forever. 🤍
Maxine Lee
29/03/2026
