Sometimes, a question comes to my mind, and I want to ask my mother, but I can’t; she died some years ago.
If your mother is still here, take some time to ask her questions that will help you better understand who she is beyond being your mother.
This is not just for you but also a gift to her.
As parents grow older, they spend a lot of time thinking about their lives; having someone to listen to them as they meditate about their life experiences is priceless.
Here are some questions you can ask, and you can add or remove as you like; these are just guides.
1. Tell me one experience that has had the most profound effect on your life?
2. What is one life lesson that took you the longest to learn?
3. What were your dreams for the future when you were younger? How far or close to it are you?
4. What do you think your gift to the world is, and have you delivered it?
5. If you have all it takes to start a support group right now, which group of people will it be for and why?
6. What do you want the most right now for yourself?
7. Is there anything you want to know about me but have never asked?
8. Is there pain or trauma from your past that you never genuinely healed from?
9. What would it be if you could change something from the past?
10. If you can ask God one question about yourself and get an answer straight from Him, what will it be?
11. What do you think is your greatest blessing apart from your children?
12. What are your greatest fears?
13. What do you want us to always remember you for?
14. What are you most proud of yourself for?
15. Tell me about my conception and birth story ( if you don’t already know)
16. Walk me through your life journey from childhood till now.
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You are so inspiring
Just read the 10 deep questions you need to ask your mother before she passes on. The questions has really spiked my interest and I really want to find answers to them from my mother. Thanks for this piece.