Hundreds of readers got in touch on the Sunderland Echo Facebook page to post their touching memories and treasured pictures in tribute to mams, nanas, wives and other wonderful women everywhere!
Here are 23 of your smashing snaps to mark 2021’s Mothering Sunday. Thank you to everyone who contributed a picture and shared a message on our page here.
1. Together
Stacey Krager said: My beautiful mam Robina Krager and my beautiful mother-in-law Margaret Patterson. Myself and our whole family adore these two special ladies and can't thank them enough for what they do for us. Love you both. Photo: Stacey Krager
2. Kindness
Laura Grainger said: My beautiful mam Mary. She was the kindest, gentlest woman and a lovely nanna to my boys. She died recently and I miss her every day. Love you mam. Photo: Laura Grainger
3. All smiles
Dawn Cleugh said: My gorgeous mam, mother-in-law and Nana Pat Reay. She is the best. Photo: Dawn Cleugh
4. Inspiration
Jill Hendry said: My beautiful momma Sylvia Berston (Mitchell). 85 years young, married 63 years and my daily inspiration. Photo: Jill Hendry