u/IiIducks

Hi everyone, I could really use some advice. Haven’t really posted so hopefully doing this right…
I’m a 17-year old girl, and about a year ago I was taken in by my best friend’s family. Before that, I was basically couch surfing and trying to avoid being at home due to a really difficult and dangerous situation. My friend’s parents found out what was going on and offered me a place to stay, and I’ve been living with them ever since.
They’ve been incredibly kind and supportive, and over time I’ve grown really attached to them. I honestly see them as my parents now. The only thing is… I’ve never actually called them “mum” and “dad” to their faces. I do refer to them that way around other people, because that’s how I feel and I’m scared people will judge me for not haveing “parents”, but I’m also scared of how they might react if I said it directly.
With Mother’s Day coming up, I really want to do something for her, but I’m overthinking it. I don’t know if it would feel weird or too much, especially since I’ve never openly called her “mum” in front of her.
For a bit of context, she’s not into typical gifts like makeup or perfume. She loves animals (especially goats), plants, and we live on a farm.
So I guess my questions are:
Would it be appropriate for me to get her something for Mother’s Day?
If so, any ideas on meaningful gifts that would fit her interests?
And… would it be too much if I wrote something that hints at how I see her, even if I’m not ready to say it out loud yet?
I don’t really have anyone in my life I feel comfortable talking to about this, so I’d really appreciate any advice. Thank you 💛