Losing Your Mom In Your 30s

So, you're in your 30s and suddenly, your mom's not around like she used to be. No, she hasn't joined a secret cult or decided to live off the grid (at least, we hope not!). She's just... not there. Like, physically not there. It's weird, right?

Mom, Where Art Thou?

Let's face it, we're all grown up now. We've got jobs, partners, maybe even kids of our own. We're busy, and so are our parents. They've got their own lives, their own friends, their own hobbies. They're not just 'Mom' anymore; they're people with passions and plans that don't involve us. It's a trip, isn't it?

Did you know that in some cultures, it's totally normal for grown kids to still live with their parents? Like, no shame in the game. But here we are, in our tiny apartments, eating cold pizza for breakfast, wondering why Mom's not here to make us pancakes. It's a first world problem, for sure, but it's a thing.

Mom, the Original Multitasker

Remember when Mom was always there? She was the original multitasker, wasn't she? Cooking dinner, helping with homework, folding laundry, all while planning the PTA meeting and organizing your sister's birthday party. Now, she's off doing her own thing, and we're left wondering how she did it all.

Turns out, Mom was a pro at something called 'mental time travel'. That's a fancy term for thinking about the past and future while you're in the present. It's how she knew to pack your lunch the night before, or remind you about your dentist appointment. She was basically a human Siri, but with more emotional intelligence and less creepy stalker vibes.

Mom, the Original Influencer

Mom was an influencer long before Instagram was a thing. She influenced everything from our fashion choices (hello, mom jeans!) to our political views. She was a walking, talking, baking, sewing, driving, loving, influencing machine.

And now, she's off influencing someone else's life. Maybe she's traveling the world, or learning a new language, or starting a business. Maybe she's finally taking that painting class she's always talked about. Whatever it is, she's doing it, and it's awesome.

Mom, the Original Life Coach

Mom was our first life coach, whether we knew it or not. She was always there with a pep talk, a shoulder to cry on, a kick in the butt when we needed it. She taught us about resilience, about love, about being true to ourselves.

Now, she's off coaching someone else. Maybe it's your little cousin, or a friend, or even a stranger she met at the gym. She's passing on all that wisdom, all that love, all that mom-ness to someone else. And that's a beautiful thing.

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Mom, the Original Party Animal

Remember when Mom used to dance in the kitchen? Or sing at the top of her lungs in the car? Or stay up all night talking to your dad about nothing and everything? She was a party animal, in her own way. And now, she's off having her own adventures, her own parties, her own fun.

Did you know that people in their 60s and 70s are the fastest growing demographic on dating apps? That's right, Mom's out there swiping left and right, finding love and laughter in all the wrong places. Or maybe the right ones. Who knows?

Mom, the Original Superhero

Mom was our superhero, our rock, our safe place. She was the one who made everything better with a hug, a Band-Aid, a bowl of ice cream. She was the one who fought the monsters under our bed, who stood up to the school bully, who advocated for us when no one else would.

Now, she's off fighting different battles. Maybe she's advocating for a cause she believes in, or standing up for someone who needs it, or just fighting to live her best life. She's still our superhero, just in a different cape.

So, Where Does That Leave Us?

It's weird, right? Having a mom who's not always there. Who has her own life, her own plans, her own everything. It's like we're suddenly the ones who have to figure out how to do the laundry and cook dinner and remember to buy toilet paper. The horror!

But you know what? It's also kind of amazing. It's amazing to see our moms living their lives, growing, changing, evolving. It's amazing to see them as people, not just as moms. It's amazing to have our own space to grow, to change, to evolve too.

So, here's to the moms who are off living their best lives. Here's to the moms who are still there, but not always. Here's to the moms who are teaching us, every day, what it means to be strong, to be brave, to be true. Here's to us, the grown-up kids, figuring it all out, one cold pizza breakfast at a time.