In the James household, even the simplest moments feel larger than life. But this Mother’s Day? It wasn’t about highlight reels, luxury, or the red-carpet kind of love. Savannah James made sure of that.

While she has a son like Bryce—who, in true James family style, delivered his own dose of warmth with, “Happy Mother’s Day to my Day 1, love you,”—Savannah decided to step beyond the comfort of her family bubble. This time, she used her platform not to celebrate herself, but to extend a tender hand to women whose Mother’s Day might have been wrapped in heartache, loss, or invisible struggles.

She shared a post by my brownbox on her Instagram story, honoring those women whose Mother’s Day might carry more heartache than celebration.

It was an infographic that celebrated all kinds of mothers—those parenting through pain, grief, or longing. “Today, we honor the varied emotions and journeys of Mother’s Day. Whether it’s filled with joy, hope or heartache, we’re sending our love through every sentiment. 💕 Happy #mothersday to the women who make the world go round. 🫶🏾💐 Know that you are loved.” the post read.

A quiet, simple gesture. But in that moment, Savannah reminded the world: love isn’t always loud—it’s intentional.

Her Instagram story didn’t stop there. Alongside the tribute, she gave followers a peek into her own roots, posting a throwback photo of herself as a baby, sporting an adorable tiny red ribbon in her hair, nestled in the arms of her mother, Jennifer Norris-Brinson. The caption read, “Since She Don’t Take Pictures… Love You Mom.”

Jennifer, a registered nurse, was a constant pillar of strength for Savannah, known for opening her home to children in need. Savannah once shared, “If they had something going on at home, or they just needed a safe haven, my mom and dad always opened up their doors.” This nurturing spirit shaped Savannah’s own journey into motherhood.

Becoming a mother at 18, Savannah struggled to maintain her identity outside of her family. Reflecting on that time, she admitted, “I was too wrapped up in just being their mom.” Over time, she learned the importance of carving out space for herself. Through these heartfelt moments, Savannah celebrated not only her own mother but all the unsung heroes of motherhood.

Savannah James: The Bittersweet Emotions of Letting Go

And, well, motherhood comes with the pain of separation. While LeBron James has his own way of dealing with the milestones in his sons’ careers, he acknowledged the emotional toll in a recent appearance on the Mind The Game podcast. Speaking alongside Steve Nash, LeBron shared, “My youngest son is headed off to college soon, so that’s another bird out the nest. A very emotional moment coming up for Bryce going off to Tucson to be an Arizona Wildcat.”

Savannah James, for her part, may have tried to appear strong for her son, but behind that smile was a rollercoaster of emotions. As she proudly congratulated Bryce on Instagram with the heartfelt message,  “So proud of you @_justbryce!! Your silent hustle has definitely not gone unnoticed!! I’m so excited for you and I can’t wait to cheer you on through this journey!” Her pride is undeniable, but behind those words is a mother preparing for a new chapter in her life.

In an episode ofthe  Everybody’s Crazy Podcast from December 20, Savannah opened up about her feelings on accompanying Bryce for his college visit. “I’m about to go on a college visit with my second child, and I don’t know how to feel about it,” she shared. “It’s exciting. I’m excited, but like that means another one is going to be leaving the nest, so that’s kind of crazy for me, but it’s fine. All the emotions, but it’s fine, it’s good. I’m good.”

Savannah’s pride, mixed with the bittersweet reality of motherhood, shines through every gesture—whether cheering on her son at the Southern Regional Championship or sharing her emotions with her followers.