Tell Us About the Mother Figures in Your Life

Maybe it was a beloved aunt who cheered for you at every game, concert or graduation ceremony. Perhaps it was a teacher who sensed when you needed extra emotional support. Or it could have been a friend who gradually became your chosen family.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and The Times is celebrating the fact that mothering can come in many forms, from many sources.

If you have had an unexpected mother figure in your life, or have extended that kind of care and nurturing to another person: What has that bond meant to you?

Please fill out the form below and briefly share your experience. A reporter may be in touch for an upcoming story.