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Publisher's Letter

May 01, 2026 01:13PM ● By Jerome Bilaos

May brings us Mothers Day, so happy Mom’s Day to all the mothers out there.

I once wrote a research paper for a class I was taking titled “Woman of the Third World.” My findings sent me into shock, thinking no, this can’t be. There were too many eye-opening abuses, treatments, and total undervaluing of women to recount. From early-age circumcisions, to allowed beating in the public square, to trading teenage daughters, the list goes on. Women’s contributions were not even given any credit for the country’s gross national production.

Why I referred to that paper when writing today is that it reminds me all those women working in the fields, fetching water, catering to authority—they were moms. How, where, did they find the strength, the fortitude, the ability to carry on and still nurture as best they could their children?

Although much has changed in our country, there is much more to recognize, change, and acknowledge about today’s women. Their contributions to their families, communities and to our nation are too numerous to list here.

The same mom that’s involved with the school board also shows up at sports games, cares for the home and all who live there. (Hopefully, the father is involved in some or all of the chores.) She also takes care of extended family, especially when someone gets sick or injured. Often, she does all this while also working a full-time job.

I have found that the very foundation of home lies much more on our moms. Mothers leave an imprint that lasts a lifetime. (Dads do too, but that’s for the Father’s Day issue.) When I think about single moms—the energy sacrifice like fitting in a second job to cover the bills, food, and bringing up children—I can only acknowledge that a committed mom is an unstoppable force, never giving up, never giving in. A doer.

Moms deserve to be recognized more—the sacrifices, the abandoned dreams given up or put on hold for their children. Moms are amazing as they try as hard as they can to protect, guide, and provide for us. 

This Mothers Day, let’s make sure we honor, applaud, and recognize them. If they’re still here with us, let her know your love, make her feel the love. If, like me, your mom has transitioned, take the time to remember her, knowing she did the best she could, no matter what.

With peace, love and laughter, 

Joe Dunne, Publisher
In-Print, Wise Words, Inspiration, Health+Wellness CNJ NCNJ May 2026

 

 

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