Hundreds of readers got in touch on the Shields Gazette Facebook page to post their touching memories and treasured pictures in tribute to mams, nanas, wives and other wonderful women.
Here are 20 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.
9. Family
Tessa Weightman said: My family with my parents and my grandma. Both my mam and grandma are amazing ladies, do anything for anyone and put everyone and anything before themselves. We appreciate you both Jacqui Weightman and Phyllis Walsh. Photo: Tessa Weightman
10. Bravery
Julie Gibson said: My beautiful mam Margaret Gibson. Love her so much, she's the bravest woman I know. Photo: Julie Gibson
11. Our rock
Laura Johnson said: Me and my beautiful mam Judith. Not only my mam but my best friend and the best nana to my two boys. She is amazing, the rock of our family. Photo: Laura Johnson
12. So loved
Dawn Kirby said: Me and my amazing mam. Always doing things to help the family, such a kind and thoughtful person and is loved very much by us all. Photo: Dawn Kirby