For many, Mother’s Day is a time of celebration, brunch plans, and bouquets. But for others, it’s a tender reminder of what’s missing: a baby never born, a mother no longer here, or a dream still waiting to take shape. 

We believe that there are many versions of mothering energy and we hope to honor the whole story.

This month, we light our candles for the mothers in waiting, the grieving, the healing, the remembering. We light them for the warriors navigating fertility treatments, the parents who hold love without ever holding their babies, and the ones who show up for others while silently carrying their own ache.

Our work was born from this space—where grief and hope meet creativity in the flicker of a flame. During this journey we have created hundreds of candles by request for miscarriage and loss support, and why we continue to offer custom candles with personalized messages for those who want to say, “I see you. I’m with you.” Angel Light was created for another business owner who uses sales to fund her IVF journey. This candle honors a life, however brief, and forever loved.

If this Mother’s Day feels complicated for you or someone you love, know that your experience is valid and your story matters. 

If you've ever felt the spark of creativity, if you have ever built something that wasn't there before, if you've ever had an idea.....then you are a creator, you are a mother.

Whether you’re celebrating, grieving, or somewhere in between, may this month remind us that love—in all its forms—is always worth honoring.

With love and light,
The FlickerMill Family

🕯️ Want to send a custom candle to someone who’s navigating a tender season? Just reply to this post or message us—we’ll craft it with care. flickermillcandles@gmail.com