No Pilot comment on severe turbulence.

I was recently on a flight from Houston to Savannah and it was the most turbulent flight I've ever been on in 45 years. People were crying, holding hands, taking videos. As someone who has a fear of flying, it makes me feel so much better if the pilot says something like 'we're going through some weather but will be out in _____ minutes" or prepares you saying that turbulence is coming. This pilot didn't say a word until we landed, when he mumbled "sorry about the bumps." I have honestly never been so scared in my life. For all the pilots out there - it makes a world of difference for some people if you just acknowledge it. Does anyone else feel comforted when the pilot acknowledges turbulence?