Last Sunday marked another occasion to celebrate mothers, but for many, the day does not carry the same meaning. While it is widely associated with joy, appreciation, and family gatherings, for a significant number of women, especially mothers of children with special needs and those who have lost one or more children, it is a reminder of ongoing pain, responsibility, and emotional struggle. For mothers raising children with disabilities, Mother’s Day can highlight a reality that is often overlooked. Many of these women live with the lifelong responsibility of caring for children who may depend entirely on them for basic needs, including feeding, bathing, mobility, and communication. In many African societies, where social support systems are weak, these responsibilities fall almost entirely on mothers.