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Daughters Without MomsEpisode 18: Mother's Day StoriesThis is a recording from the 2021 Mother's Day Circle hosted by myself, Rebecca, Lauren and Patricia. We are 4 daughters without moms who have very different stories.
Beth: Lost my mom as a teenager, developing self-love in her absence
Patricia: Recent loss of mom, motherless mother of 3 children (Patricia shared in Episode 15 of Season 1 on the podcast)
Rebecca: Complicated relationship with my mom, finding ways to know that I am loved (Rebecca shared in Episode 17 of Season 1 on the podcast)
Lauren: Recent loss of mom, single, filling void with purpose (Lauren shared...2023-05-0929 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 45: Rachelle's StoryRachelle's mom died from cystic fibrosis when she was two. Her dad remarried and she also died from cystic fibrosis when Rachelle was 6.
Rachelle didn't understand what she'd lost until she became a mom herself. When she became a mom, she couldn't understand why her daughter always called for her. She realized that she needed help with processing her early loss and what it meant to be a mother.
Rachelle's Take-Away: Be kind and have grace for yourself and for those around you. We are all on a journey and all come with a story.2022-12-1334 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 44: Chris - Questions My Mom Would Ask Me Since She Passed AwaySince this is episode 44, my nephew Chris and I thought it would be appropriate to talk about the reel he made. He created it as his mom’s diagnosis day was nearing, and he saw a trend on TikTok that tugged at his heart. I asked if I could share it on Daughters Without Moms. He said yes, and it went viral.
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to be a DWOM to share your story. All are welcome!
...2022-12-0632 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 43: Rupa's StoryA week before Rupa gave birth to her first child, her mother had emergency brain cancer surgery. After that moment she was sadly muted and passed away soon thereafter.
After a couple of years of grappling with that trauma - and the journey of motherhood without her mother - Rupa took that pain and wrote 100 poems about parenthood/childhood from both her and her daughter's perspectives. In turn, her book "someone calls me mommy" was born and has been very well received by moms and children alike.
Rupa is generously offering listeners 10% off her book! U...2022-11-2944 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 42: Shaelyn's StoryShaelyn's mom passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack in October of 2021, when Shaelyn was 25 years old. Her mom was her only parent, and Shaelyn was co-raised by her mom's parents (grandma and grandpa) for a long time. Shaelyn felt like she lost her mom twice.
Shaelyn is a musician and you can find her on YouTube (youtube.com/c/ShaelynAvalon) or iTunes (music.apple.com/us/artist/shaelyn-avalon/948358090). The song she talked about in the podcast, My Time, will be released soon. You can find her on Instagram: @shaelynavalon
Shaelyn's Take-Away: Every grief experience...2022-11-2235 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 41: Tiffany's StoryTiffany's mom died when she was 28 years old, and she felt like she had done a good bit of healing. Then she became a mom herself and it really brought out a new sense of grief of needing and missing her mother.
Tiffany co-hosts the Portraits of Grief Podcast, which can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also find Tiffany and co-host Thera on Instagram: @portraits_of_grief and Facebook: Portraits of Grief
During the podcast, we discuss Amber Bradbury's book If Grandma Were Here
Tiffany's Take-Away: Give yourself permission t...2022-11-1532 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 40: Amy's StoryAmy feels like cancer has been in her life forever. Her mom was first diagnosed with breast cancer when Amy was 12. After successful chemo and radiation treatments, her mom was cancer-free for 20 years. Then she got sick again with a recurrence of breast cancer. This type of cancer was treatable by a hormone blocker and she recovered quickly. A third diagnosis of cancer had a much different outcome.
Amy is a Palliative Care Liaison and is passionate about helping patients have conversations about treatment goals and educating the medical staff about how they can help them too...2022-11-0847 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 39: Skylar's StoryNote: This episode includes discussion about eating disorders.
Skylar is a fatherless daughter. Her dad, Kenny, died of cancer when she was 11 years old. She found dieting as a way to numb her feelings, and now recognizes that her eating disorder was part of her grieving. Today, Skylar practices intuitive eating, which has helped her learn how to tolerate her feelings.
Skylar is an anti-diet culture writer, sharing her thoughts on recovery, grief, and radical self-compassion. You can find Skylar on Instagram @nocryingincooking and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theresnocryingincooking.
Skylar's Take-Away: Pain is...2022-11-0249 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 38: Julia's StoryJulia lost her mom very suddenly, six days after Mother’s Day, when she was 8 years old. It wasn't until her late 20s/early 30s that she actually began processing this immense loss, and coming to understand it as a trauma.
Julia is now a Grief Support Specialist and Certified Grief Educator. She launched her Instagram community, Girl Meets Grief, over Mother's Day weekend in 2021.
Find Julia on Instagram: www.instagram.com/girl_meets_grief/ and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ggwampodcast
Julia's Take-Aways: I want to share these quotes from Anne Lamott that...2022-10-2558 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 37: Dallis' StoryContent Note: This episode includes discussion about suicide. Please choose another story if these details may be unhelpful to you.
Dallis' mom died from breast cancer when she was 17. Her mom was first diagnosed when Dallis was 2, so she had cancer most of Dallis' life. Dallis had a messy and complicated relationship with her grief and for a period of time she really wanted to die.
Two years ago, Dallis got involved with empowerHER, which provides a network for girls and young women under 24 who experienced mother loss.
Here is information about the...2022-10-181h 20Daughters Without MomsEpisode 36: Priya's StoryPriya's grief journey started in 2014 when she herself almost died of septicaemia. While Priya was still in the hospital, her mother suffered a brain haemorrhage. Her mum’s recovery was rocky, and when she finally got to a place where she was starting to feel more like herself again, she received a diagnosis of terminal ovarian cancer - on the same day that Priya's dad suffered a near fatal heart attack. Priya's mom died in February of 2020, on her dad’s 70th birthday. They then went into lockdown, and Priya was alone with her grief.
Priya's Take-Away: I was...2022-10-1149 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 35: Jenni's StoryJenni was adopted when she was very young, by an amazing mum and dad who showed her what unconditional love really was. Due to her early traumas, Jenni struggled while growing up, but finally got things turned round and had a couple of stable years of relationship with her parents. Then BOTH parents were diagnosed with terminal cancer and they died 9 months apart; first her dad and then her mum.
During the podcast, Jenni talks about the woodlands burial grounds. You can learn more about that here: https://www.green-burial.co.uk/
Jenni's Take-Away: Don't l...2022-10-0451 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 34: Lindsay F.'s StoryLindsay's mom died suddenly in 2011. Lindsay was 20 years old at the time and was completely destroyed by her death.
After being thrown into the world of grief, Lindsay experienced how little we as individuals and as a collective know about grief. Since 2019, she has dedicated herself to supporting others throughout their grief journey, as a Grief Educator & Bereavement Counselor. She is also working on publishing her first memoir, where she shares her experiences and challenges with her mom, their relationship, and her passing.
You can find Lindsay at lifeafterloss.co, and on Instagram @_lifeafterloss
2022-09-2736 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 33: Rachel H.'s StoryRachel was 20 years old and in her 2nd week of college at a brand new school when her mom died. Her mother was her best friend, and when she died, Rachel fell apart.
Rachel's grief consumed her and she felt very isolated. She also searched desperately for books she could relate to, and found very few. She decided to write a book about her experience. Her book is called Losing Your Mom When You're Twenty: My Personal Experience, and it can be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
We also talk about the book I...2022-09-2038 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 32: Tracy's StoryTracy was 24 years old and newly married when her mom was killed in a workplace accident. Tracy spent over a decade with deep pain, but has learned to take care of herself physically, spiritually and mentally so that she can be her own best advocate.
Tracy talks about using the Shaklee nutrition plan in her health routine, and you can find more about that here (pws.shaklee.com/tracyfixen). You can find Tracy on Instagram @tracyfixen and on Facebook @therevivedmom.
Tracy's Take-Away: Grief has it's own pace for everyone, you are not doing it too...2022-09-1341 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 31: Gibson's StoryGibson's mom died unexpectedly in the summer of 2020. They spoke daily as her mom was her go-to person no matter what. As she's adjusting to life without her mom, Gibson has done a tremendous amount of soul searching and has learned a lot about herself.
During the podcast, Gibson talks about having a playlist of her mom's favorite songs. She shared that @itsandrewhorn inspired her to do so!
I talk about high-functioning co-dependency. To learn more, visit terricole.com.
Gibson's Take-Away: You’re not alone. I know that you feel alone or lonelier now...2022-09-0733 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 30: Rachel's StoryRachel was 8-years-old when she came home from church and was told her mom died in a car accident the night before. That day, her dad called her his brave little girl, and she lived up to that expectation. No one would see her cry until her dad's death. Rachel says that hearing about the passing of her mother is what made her human. It shaped her entire world view.
Rachel highly recommends the books Motherless Daughters and The Aftergrief by Hope Edelman.
Rachel's Take-Away: It's way harder to be 32-years-old without parents than it...2022-08-301h 04Daughters Without MomsEpisode 29: Sadye's StorySadye's mom fought metastatic breast cancer for 6 years, and then she lost her mom when she was 12. Next she lost her dad when she was 23 to a heart attack. She's the youngest of 4 children, and even now, at 30, her grief and loss affect her significantly.
Sadye recommends these resources for parent loss as a young adult: The Dinner Party (www.thedinnerparty.org), Motherless Daughters Group (www.motherlessdaughters.com/support-groups) and Hope Edelman's book, Motherless Daughters (hopeedelman.com/books/motherless-daughters)
Sadye's Take-Away: Don't hide your emotions. Feel them and accept them. Grief is everlasting and unexpected. I...2022-08-2344 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 28: Grief is Not a 4-Letter WordDo you consider grief to be a 4-letter word? I think it is, but probably not the 4-letter word you are thinking. I'd love to hear your thoughts after you listen!
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to be a DWOM to share your story. All are welcome!
Would you like to talk about your grief journey? Sign up for a complimentary Connection Call here: https://calendly.com/daughterswithoutmoms/30-minute-connection-call
For more information on my...2022-08-1713 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 27: Michelle's StoryMichelle's mom suffered with schizoaffective disorder, which made her a complicated woman and mother. Since her mom passed in 2013, Michelle has learned even more about her mom and at times it has left her feeling guilty about how she felt about her mom over the years of their relationship. Michelle is currently writing a memoir, and you can find more information about the Michelle and her memoir at www.michellehodgson.com.
Michelle's take-away: Everyone grieves in their own way. Don't be afraid to laugh, humor is so important! Don't be hard on yourself if your journey doesn't...2022-08-0930 min
Daughters Without MomsEpisode 26: Our Bike Ride and My Sister’s Cancer JourneyJune 12, 2022 was the date of the 50th Annual American Cancer Society’s Bridge to the Beach Bike-A-Thon. It was my 2nd year riding 67 miles in honor of my sister, mom and many others who have had and do have cancer.
To be honest, after the ride was done, I went in to a funk for a couple of days. I think it is normal after you look forward to a big event for so long and then it comes and is over.
As I spent the next few days reflecting on our bike ride, I rea...2022-07-0611 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 25: Loss, Shame and a PandemicToday I'm re-sharing my thoughts on loss, shame and a pandemic. I wrote a blog about this in January of 2021 (yourgriefjourney.com/2021/01/27/the-grief-and-shame-of-2020), and this podcast was originally aired in May of 2021.
It's a topic I'm passionate about and have done a lot of research on how the pandemic has amplified our feelings of loss and shame. I also discuss toxic positivity and social comparison, and provide a few ideas of what we can do in the midst of all of the heaviness.
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to s...2022-06-2913 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 24: Unnati's StoryUnnati is a bereaved daughter from India, who lost her mother to cancer when she was 16. She shares about how she has dealt with this grief while in a grief negligent society and having no support.
Unnati's Take-Away: Grief can also affect you mentally and physically. You have to face the reality of your loss, and allow yourself to feel and accept your grief. Denying it only makes it worse.
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to b...2022-06-2133 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 23: Caregiver Identity LossRebecca and Katie first shared on the podcast in June of 2021. I'm sharing it again, because it's important to recognize that if you are a caregiver, you experience the loss of that role in addition to the physical loss of your loved one. It can be a lot to handle.
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to be a DWOM to share your story. All are welcome!
Would you like to talk about your grief journey? Sign u...2022-06-1545 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 22: I'm Also a Daughter Without a DadIn addition to being a DWOM, I'm also a daughter without a dad. My dad died in July of 2018. His birthday is coming up this week, followed by Father's Day. In this episode, I share more of the story of my dad. He was a man of few words, and I loved him with all of my heart. I still do.
My take-away: Are you being realistic in your expectation of your relationship with your own dad? With your mom? With your siblings? There comes a time in our life where we have to stop and think...2022-06-0729 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 21: Karalyn's StoryThis podcast is a safe place to share stories of grief, hope and resilience. Karalyn was diagnosed with anorexia when she was 14. As an athlete, she did a good job of hiding it for a while. But once she was "caught", she knew she was scared and needed help. She couldn't stop what she was doing because she was addicted to her disordered eating, and felt like she didn't know who she was without it.
Karalyn's Take-Away: You are not alone. Please reach out to others for help. There are people and places that can help you...2022-06-011h 18Daughters Without MomsEpisode 20: Sadie's StorySadie's dad passed away when she was 11. He was in Turks and Caicos with his friends and dislocated his shoulder. He went to the hospital and they gave him a pain medication he was allergic to. He was med-flighted back home and was in a coma for a week but ultimately the brain damage was too much. Sadie struggled a lot with this throughout middle and high school, with not having people to relate to!
Sadie's Take-Away: Don't bury your emotions. It will just make it harder in the long run. If you feel like you have n...2022-05-2441 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 19: Reid's StoryReid's dad died by suicide in 2006, and his stepdad died from cancer in 2016. When his stepdad died, Reid thought he was good because he'd already experienced the loss of his father 10 years earlier. He couldn't have been more wrong, and struggled with loneliness throughout the journey to healing and integration again.
From this experience, Reid felt a calling to help the grieving find peace and purpose after loss. He is the Founder and Content Creator of the Grief Refuge App. You can find more about the app, and Reid, on their website: www.griefrefuge.com. He also...2022-05-1732 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 18: A Tough Relationship with MomRebecca first shared her story on the podcast in April of 2021. I'm sharing it again, because it's important to recognize that not all daughters have healthy relationships with their moms. Rebecca was also one of the daughters who shared in the Mother's Day Circle event that I released on the podcast last week.
Rebecca shares raw and personal stories about how she missed feeling loved by her mom, and how that has affected her even more since her mom's death.
Rebecca's Takeaway: You are loved. You are worthy. You can be okay, and then not...2022-05-101h 02Daughters Without MomsEpisode 17: 4 Daughters Stories: A Mother's Day CircleThis is a recording from the 2021 Mother's Day Circle hosted by myself, Rebecca, Lauren and Patricia. We are 4 daughters without moms who have very different stories:
Beth: Lost my mom as a teenager, developing self-love in her absence
Lauren: Recent loss of mom, single, filling void with purpose
Patricia: Recent loss of mom, motherless mother of 3 children
Rebecca: Complicated relationship with my mom, finding ways to know that I am loved!
There is also a meditation at the end. This is being shared in the hopes of helping other DWOM know they are n...2022-05-0340 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 16: Amber's StoryAmber's first loss was a friend that committed suicide when she was 10 years old. In 2013, her mom was brutally murdered by her neighbor. 3 years later, her grandparents were in a car accident after her grandfather had a transient amnesia episode, and her grandmother died in the accident.
Amber has written a beautiful book called If Grandma Were Here: A Book of Memories. You can find more information about Amber and the book at www.ifgrandmawerehere.com. Amber shares, "How could I tell my children, then only 3 and 5 years old, that their beloved Grandma Yvonne was gone? We’d ne...2022-04-2654 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 15: Cinda and Cristi's StoryCinda and Cristi share the story of their mom, Jeanne. They both say that she was the best mom there ever was - just like June Cleaver. She was given 3 months to live, and lived another 8 days.
Cinda's Take-Away: Everybody grieves differently and there's no right or wrong way. Don't let anyone tell you have to grieve.
Cristi's Take-Away: When you lose someone, it sucks, and you are going to be sad. Everyone processes in a different way and you have to be okay with it. Don't be afraid to let that happen.
Al...2022-04-191h 06Daughters Without MomsEpisode 14: Lindsay's StoryLindsay's mom was murdered when she was 13 months old. Even though she has no explicit memories of her mom, being a Daughter Without a Mom has had a tremendous impact on her personal journey.
You can find Lindsay on Instagram @thejoyfuljewelrybox. If you click on the link in her bio, you will find lots of grief resources.
You will also find the link to her Etsy shop in her bio, or you can find it here: TheJoyfulJewelryBox.com
Lindsay and I discuss the book Bittersweet by Susan Cain, which can be found at...2022-04-1246 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 13: My DWOM StoryIt's been over a year since I started the podcast and I wanted to share my story again. This podcast was originally shared in April of 2021.
I’ll share about losing my mom at 13, and how that affected the relationship I had with her mom and dad, my grandparents.
My Take-Aways: 1. Don't believe the stories in your head 2. Share your story with others 3. Learn to love yourself
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to be a D...2022-03-2923 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 12: Deborah's StoryDeborah shares about how she felt like her mom "left her" when she died, because she didn't take care of herself after being diagnosed with adult onset juvenile diabetes. Deborah stuffed down her grief for 30 years, and is just starting to recognize the damage caused by her unresolved grief.
Deborah's Take-Away: Don't spend 30 years with unresolved grief. Running away from it does more damage. We need to be honest with each other about how we feel. Please take the time to be intentional about your grief and allow yourself to feel it. It is hard work but...2022-03-2241 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 11: 50 Years and 50 Life LessonsThis week is my birthday. I'll actually be 52, but I wanted to share 50 of my favorite quotes and life lessons with you. Many of these are not my own, but are words that have influenced me and my journey.
What is your favorite quote or life lesson?
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to be a DWOM to share your story. All are welcome!
Would you like to talk about your grief journey? Sign up f...2022-03-1519 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 10: Emily K's StoryEmily is my first daughter without a dad to share on the podcast. The podcast is being released on the fifth anniversary of her father's death. She created her Instagram account, @theinvisiblewounds, 2 years into her grief journey. It was her outlet and continues to provide her, and others, with support and encouragement, as there are times when people in real life still struggle to understand her grief.
Emily's Take-Away: To those who are surrounding grievers, if you are not sure what to do, ask! There is no guidebook or right thing to do. Support is dependent on e...2022-03-0853 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 9: Tera's StoryNote: This episode includes discussion about mental illness and suicide. Please choose another story if these details may be triggering for you.
In this episode, Tera shares about her mom, and how she grew up in an environment with physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Her mom escaped that by packing up her belongings and moving to the mid-west to start a new life. She was diagnosed with multiple personality disorder, which was later renamed dissociative identity disorder, or DID. She also had an eating disorder. Ultimately, Tera's mom took her own life when Tera was 12 years old.2022-03-0129 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 8: A Follow-Up with Andrea: A DWOM on her Wedding DayAndrea was first on the podcast in Season 1, Episode 38. Since then, she has gotten married. She came back to share the things she did to honor and remember her mom on her wedding day. Make sure you stay until the end when we talk about her funeral for her 20's!
You can find Andrea's blog at https://motherlessdaughtermind.wordpress.com
Staten Island residents may request to join Staten Island Motherless Daughters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/433003657126696 (this is the group Andrea helped start)
You can find Andrea's morning mantras profile on Instagram here...2022-02-2247 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 7: Happily Ever After? Or Happily NEVER After?With Valentine’s Day this week, I wanted to talk about love. How do you love after loss? How do you learn to live with your grief? Can you have a "happily ever after" once you’ve experienced a significant loss? Or are you destined for "happily NEVER after?"
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to be a DWOM to share your story. All are welcome!
Would you like to talk about your grief journey? Sign up for...2022-02-1511 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 6: A Follow-Up with BeccaBecca shared for the first time in Episode 7 of Season 1. At that time, she shared about the journey with her mom following a diagnosis with dementia, and that even though her mom was still present physically, she already felt like a daughter without a mom.
Becca's mom, Marilyn, passed away in December of 2021. In this follow-up episode, Becca shares about the end of her mom's journey, and how their family did their best to honor the person that her mom was before the diagnosis at her celebration of life.
Here is the link to the...2022-02-0852 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 5: Cathy's StoryIn this episode Cathy shares the story of losing her friend and business partner, Heidi. She shares about how it affected her own identity in ways she wasn't expecting. Cathy says that it was the beginning of an undoing in her life.
If you'd like to read Cathy's writings, you can find her at www.roomforgrace.com
Cathy's Take-Away: Curiosity engages a part of us that can help us get through our journey of grief. I'm starting to see how guilt shuts down creativity. When you get curious, you get creative, and you find that y...2022-02-0150 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 4: Janica's StoryJanica started grieving the mom that she knew when complications from surgery damaged her mom’s spine and she became a paraplegic. Her mom lived in a wheelchair for 10 years, until another complication made her extremely ill. Unfortunately, this happened during the pandemic, and Janica and her family had to deal with not being with her mom while she was in the hospital.
Janica mentions her mom’s singing during the podcast, and has graciously agreed to share her SoundCloud with us! Click here if you’d like to listen.
Janica’s Take-Away: Re-visit the pictures...2022-01-2536 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 3: Shana and Leah's StoryShana and Leah's worlds were completely upended in 2020 when their beloved Mom suffered from the excruciating and fatal effects of metastatic breast cancer. Sadly, due to the pandemic, neither were able to be with her physically while she lay in hospital.
Now, nearly a year and a half later, their small, close-knit family continues to navigate the terrain of their loss along with the challenges of the pandemic. As countless other families, this pandemic has led to a cascade of secondary losses, and the loss of in-person connection.
Shana's take-away: Loss during a pandemic means hav...2022-01-181h 21Daughters Without MomsEpisode 2: Letting Go and Holding OnIn this episode, I'll be sharing my thoughts about letting go and holding on. We need to hold on to our grief stories; they are a part of who we are. We also need to learn how to carry our grief, instead of letting it carry us. What do you need permission to let go of in 2022?
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to be a DWOM to share your story. All are welcome!
Would you like t...2022-01-1122 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 1: A Follow-Up with YvonneTo kick off 2022, I wanted to follow up with Yvonne. She was my first interview when the podcast began in 2021, and her episode has the most listens. If you haven't listened to her original episode, I suggest you hit pause and go and listen to her story in Episode 2 of Season 1.
In this interview, Yvonne talks about what she has learned in the past year. Her word for 2021 was "surrender". She realized that once she allowed herself to feel the emotions she'd been stuffing down for so long, many beautiful memories came back. She understood that the m...2022-01-0452 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 50: Karuna's StoryKaruna's twin sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, and at the end of the same year, her mom was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Her mom died less than 2 years later. Karuna says her mom was simply the best mother - the constant in her life and her anchor.
Karuna turned to writing to help with her grief. She started a blog called The Thing About Grief. When she ran out of words, she turned to drawing as another way to channel and share her grief. You can find her on Instagram at @thethingaboutgrief.
...2021-12-1440 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 49: Natasha's StoryNatasha's mom died when she was 14 years old, and she spent the next 15 years using unhealthy coping mechanisms to bury her pain. Since then, Natasha has learned how to use holistic healing to deal with her trauma and to rewrite the narrative she had with her mother wound.
Natasha is an Empowered Healing Coach. She is on Instagram at www.instagram.com/natasha__mcdowell and has a Facebook Group called Recovering the Mother.
Natasha's Take-Away: You have the ability to cultivate mothering energy within you and use it to deeply heal. It requires slowing down...2021-12-0746 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 48: Veronica's StoryNote: This episode includes discussion about mental illness and suicide. Please choose another story if these details may be triggering for you.
Veronica's mom had schizophrenia and Veronica's father was a WWII veteran who suffered from PTSD. Veronica's childhood was very tumultuous, and she didn't have normal teenage years either. She ended up caring for both her mother and father as they neared the end of their lives. She is now trained in mental health first aid and has strengthened her spiritual foundation, so that she can choose to live and be love to others.
V...2021-11-3057 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 47: Miranda's StoryIn this episode, Miranda shares about the difficulty she experienced with becoming a mom while at the same time losing her own mom. Her mom was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011. Her mom died in 2019, shortly after MIranda gave birth to her first child. Miranda really struggled with anger, and found that grief therapy helped her realize that her mom is still a part of her life.
You can find Miranda on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mueller.miranda and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/m.rose.sweets/
Miranda's Take-away: I felt really alone...2021-11-2350 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 46: Randi's Story: Childhood GriefIn this episode, Randi Pearlman Wolfson shares about the death of her father when she was only 10 years old. He was 41 years old, and had been diagnosed with leukemia more than 3 years earlier. But Randi and her brother never really knew that their dad was sick, and then he was gone. As an adult, Randi spent nearly 20 years educating others in the topic of grief.
She has published a book, "Eddie's Brave Journey: How one little elephant learned all about grief". The book is intended to help children learn to understand their great big feelings, through the...2021-11-1643 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 45: Brigette's StoryToday you'll meet Brigette. Brigette is a sister without a sister. Her sister, Aubrey, was born deaf and with Cerebral Palsy. They were only 18 months apart in age, and were extremely close.
At the end of her life, Aubrey was fearful of leaving Brigette, and Brigette assured her that she was strong and capable. After Aubrey was gone, Brigette had a hard time with her grief and was in a really deep pit. She shares how Aubrey helped her realize that she was also strong and capable.
Brigette's Take-Away: Look into the mirror and know t...2021-11-0941 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 44: Quinn and Maddie - The Young and BereavedToday you'll meet Quinn and Maddie. They were high school friends, who connected again in their mid-20's when they lost their moms within 2 months of each other.
They realized that their conversations were the kind of real talk that people need when experiencing loss. And thus, the Young & Bereaved podcast was born! You can find the podcast here https://bereavedpodcast.podbean.com/, or on any podcast platform.
Maddie and Quinn also recommend the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, which you can find at https://www.ttfa.org/
In the podcast, we talk...2021-11-021h 18Daughters Without MomsEpisode 43: High-Functioning CodependencyToday I'm sharing a topic I recently learned about: High-Functioning Codependency
If you're anything like me, you don't even like the word codependent, because you are independent!
This term was coined by psychotherapist and author, Terri Cole. You can find more information about her work at www.terricole.com
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to be a DWOM to share your story. All are welcome!
Would you like to talk about your...2021-10-2610 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 42: Our Story - Celebrating 25 yearsIn this episode, you'll meet my husband Brian. Today we are celebrating 25 years of marriage, and I asked him to share his perspective on what it is like to support someone on their grief journey. Where I have lost all of the people in my family of origin, both of his parents and both of his brothers are living. We have both learned things about each other over the past 25 years.
Brian's Take-Away: Love is love. When someone you love is hurting, it's heart-wrenching.
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to...2021-10-1943 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 41: Southofthe49th's StoryThis episode is the story of Southofthe49th's journey with his wife after her diagnosis of a brain tumor. He does not share his identity, due to the privacy of his kids, but has learned how to use TikTok as a way to share his story and document memories for his children. You can find him on TikTok as @southofthe49th.
He also recommends finding a Grief Share group for support on the grief journey. You can simply go to their website, put in your zip code, and find a meeting near you.
Take-away: It's ok...2021-10-1249 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 40: Emily's Story: Complicated GriefIn this episode, you'll meet Emily. She is a 24-year-old adult orphan. She lost her dad in 2018, and her mom, just one year ago, in October, 2020. Emily shares how she never had a close relationship with her mom, who was disabled and suffered from addiction and mental health issues. On top of the grief of the physical loss of her parents, she has complicated grief around the lack of validation from the relationship she had (or didn't have) with her mom. Emily is currently pursuing her Masters in Clinical Social Work, specializing in grief and trauma therapy.
Y...2021-10-0548 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 39: Laura May's StoryLaura May shares her story about growing up with a mom who suffered from mental illness and addiction. Laura May was never really parented in a healthy way and grew up feeling insignificant, as though she was always in a shadow. Laura May has worked hard to learn from her experience and to do more than just survive - she wants to thrive!
Laura May shares about the journal she's written: Power of the Joy Journal. She also offers coaching and counseling. You can find all of her information on her website: www.knowselfservices.com.
Y...2021-09-281h 00Daughters Without MomsEpisode 38: Andrea's StoryAndrea shares the story of what she describes as a "domino death". One event led to another in a tragic series that ended in her mom's passing. Andrea was intentional about allowing herself to grieve and joined a Motherless Daughters group.
Andrea has provided the following information for the items she shares:
NYC listeners can request to join NYC Motherless Daughters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NYC.MotherlessDaughters
Staten Island residents may request to join Staten Island Motherless Daughters: https://www.facebook.com/groups/433003657126696 (this is the group Andrea helped start)
Link...2021-09-2148 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 37: Jana's StoryIn 2018, Jana's mom died from blunt force injury after being hit by a foul ball at a LA Dodgers baseball game at Dodger Stadium. Yes, you read that right. It is quite a story!
Jana talks about sharing her story originally with William Weinbaum from ESPN. You can read that article here.
She also shares about finding her voice, and how she and others influenced the MLB requiring all teams to expand the netting that protects fans from foul balls.
Click here for more information on Foul Ball Safety Now, the organization that i...2021-09-1447 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 36: Laura's StoryThis episode is an interview with Laura. She lost her mom just 2 years ago, after her mom suffered several brain aneurisms and aspiration. They spent 8 weeks in more than 5 hospitals, and Laura is now learning how to live without her mom and best friend. Laura shares how she ran 1000 miles for Mama, and her fundraising campaign is still open! Here is the link if you would like to donate to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness month! Laura’s mom had a fairly intense medical journey, and we discuss those details in todays episode. Please feel fr...2021-09-071h 10Daughters Without MomsEpisode 35: You are WorthyToday I share my thoughts about worthiness, and some of the things I've done personally to strengthen my foundation of self-worth.
In the podcast, I also share the names of a few of my favorite authors and podcasters: Brené Brown, Susan David, Jim Kwik and Dr. Daniel Amen.
I'll be sharing details about an upcoming Book Club and the launch of my Permission to be YOU program in September. Stay tuned for details.
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.co...2021-08-3111 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 34: Penni's StoryPenni's mom died of ovarian cancer when Penni was 25 years old. Penni told her mom it was ok, that she could go, but really, Penni wasn't ready. Although a heartache, the loss of their mom has strengthened the bond between Penni and her sister.
Penni's Take-aways:
1. You're not alone. Take comfort in the people around you.
2. Work can wait! When caring for family, take the time to stay home and be with your family.
In the episode, I share with Penni a way to preserve your family story. I call the ser...2021-08-2452 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 33: When Mom Made the Decisions - a discussion with JennaThis episode is an interview with my niece, Jenna. She became a DWOM in January, 2020 when her mom, my sister Amy, passed away after a long battle with cancer.
We've talked a lot about how Amy always made decisions for her. It felt like a topic that others may have experienced as well.
Her advice for making decisions without mom: Write out the question at hand. Make a list of pros and cons, and then consider what your moms answer would be, and write that out too. This process has helped her in her own...2021-08-1728 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 32: Tami's StoryTami lost her mom to cancer when Tami was 27 years old. 5 years later, she experienced another devastating loss, that caused her to go back and consider the way she grieved her mom.
Tami learned that, as a society, we do not handle grief well, and became a Restoration and Confidence Coach using her background in marriage and family therapist to support others in their journey.
Tami's takeaway: Allow yourself to sit in your grief for a while. Allow it to shape you and change you. Then get up and claim your new identity and BE.
...2021-08-1038 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 31: Beth's interview with Grace Bond MinistriesThis episode includes my interview with Jonathan on the Grace Bond Ministries podcast. He was the 4th Jenkins sibling that I interviewed on the podcast last week. Then he asked me to share on his podcast.
The interview includes some of my views of where God was in my grief journey, and things we can do to prepare for the grief journey.
Jonathan also publishes the interview on YouTube, which is a first for me. If you'd like to watch our interview, click here.
All of our stories are important! If you have a...2021-07-2846 min
Grace Bond MinistriesEpisode 35: Interview with Beth Goshow from Daughters Without Moms PodcastHello again! In this podcast, I interview Beth Goshow who hosts the Daughters Without Moms podcast and runs a counselling help website called yourgriefjourney.com We also talk about practical helps when it comes to dealing with grief as well! I hope you find this interesting, encouraging and informing! If you listened to my last podcast, in which I share the story of how I lost my mom and how it has affected my life, then you have already met Beth, because she is the one that hosted that podcast.2021-07-2445 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 30: Jonathan's StoryJonathan is my 4th Jenkins sibling to share their story on the podcast, and my 2nd son without a mom!
Jonathan was 15 when his mom passed after a second stroke. He kept a lot of his grief to himself during the time between his mom's strokes, and was not one to talk much. Now, he's spending most of his day talking to people about their life journey - as a youth pastor and at a funeral home.
Jonathan's take-away: Open up to people. Open up to someone you trust if you are struggling, and find...2021-07-2055 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 29: Rebecca J's StoryRebecca is the 3rd Jenkins sibling to share their story on the DWOM podcast! Rebecca is the youngest in her family, and was 10 when her mom died after a 2nd stroke. Rebecca has a very strong connection to the love, kindness and support that she received from her mom. She distinctly remembers a time, after the 1st stroke, when her mom said to her "I'll always be watching you from the sidelines."
Rebecca's takeaway: Try to look on the bright side in ever situation. To see the beauty through the pain and realize why you're hurting and u...2021-07-1359 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 28: Angela's StoryAngela Crump Volcy is a transformational speaker who inspires and coaches busy career women. She lost her mom in 2010, shortly after her brother died at the age of 42. Angela learned that the busy, no rest lifestyle of her mom and brother were not the path she wanted to follow. The loss of 2 close friends and a broken ankle sealed the deal in helping Angela reevaluate and change her priorities.
Angela's Takeaway: Let your life count and do things that bring you joy! Remember to feed your soul emotionally and to slow down.
You can find more information about Angela on...2021-07-0646 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 27: Caregiver Identity Loss with Katie and RebeccaIn this episode, I have a discussion with Katie and Rebecca about "Caregiver Identity Loss."
Rebecca shared the story of her mom in Episode 17, and my friend Katie was listening to Rebecca's episode soon after her 4 year old daughter, Cassidy, finished a 15-month treatment for a rare form of Neuroblastoma. Katie was so thankful to hear that the identity loss that can occur after completion of a long treatment plan is normal! So we decided to talk about the sense of loss that can happen when the appointments, tests, surgeries and hospital visits come to an end. 2021-06-2945 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 26: Raymond's StoryThis is my first interview with a son without a mom! Raymond's sister, Danielle, shared in Episode 12. Raymond reached out and said that he would like to share his story. I said absolutely!! Raymond has done a lot of hard work and soul searching over the past 8 years. He highly recommends the book The Grief Recovery Handbook, which played a big part in his grieving process. I also ask Raymond about his thoughts on how our culture expects men to grieve.
Raymond's takeaway: Don't let anyone tell you when you are supposed to grieve!
All...2021-06-2240 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 25: Jaime and 11 Life LessonsJaime lost her mom almost 13 years ago, and instead of sharing the story of how she lost her mom, she shares 11 tips for living without a mom.
In addition to her daytime job, Jaime is a yoga teacher and you can find her at www.purebalanceandjoy.com. Jaime also shares about the club "Intentional Connectors" on Clubhouse.
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to be a DWOM to share your story. All are welcome!
For m...2021-06-1533 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 24: Maria McKeon's StoryMaria's mom died of lung cancer in 2013. She made the decision to go on hospice and passed less than 48 hours after making that decision. Maria is so proud of her mom for choosing her path with strength and courage. Maria credits her mom's strong faith in helping her make the decision. Maria's mom has shown up with many times in Maria's life, during times of difficult decisions and uncertainty.
You can find Maria on her website: www. mariamckeon.com, on Facebook and on Instagram.
All of our stories are important! If you have a story to...2021-06-0837 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 23: Police Chief Jim Leary and Overwhelming GriefWelcome to the first episode that is not a Daughter Without A Mom! But, it's such an important story.
Chief Jim Leary was our local Police Chief for 10 years, until his recent retirement. In 2019, his wife Martha passed from ALS. Chief had 46 years of police service, and also served in the US Army. However, none of this training or experience prepared him for the grief after losing his wife. He's brutally honest and vulnerable about the grief experience he's had (and continues to have) and also shares tips on ways to honor yourself in the process.
...2021-06-0147 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 22: Using grace and grit to grow with griefThese are recordings from Instagram live videos, where I share my thoughts on using grace and grit to grow with grief. They are the foundational elements of the Permission Program, and what I use to grow in my own grief journey.
To see more information, please visit my website, www.yourgriefjourney.com. You can reach me via email at daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com
2021-05-2532 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 21: Loss, Shame and a PandemicToday I'm sharing my thoughts on loss, shame and a pandemic. I wrote a blog about this in January, and shared my thoughts on the podcast Journey Within. It's a topic I'm passionate about and have done a lot of research on how the pandemic has amplified our feelings of loss and shame. I also discuss toxic positivity and social comparison, and provide a few ideas of what we can do in the midst of all of the heaviness.
Permission I starts tomorrow! Sign up today if you'd like to join our weekly meetings on Wednesday at 6:00 pm EST.
To le...2021-05-1814 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 20: Jolena's StoryJolena lost her mom when she was 13. Her mom, Joan, was a single mom, and Jolena and her brother had an extremely close relationship with her. However, due to a never-ending stream of traumatic events, Jolena never really mourned her death. But now her mom is starting to show up in her life in new ways.
Jolena's Takeaway: Grief is a wicked little beast that can come in so many forms. But I really believe that you have so much power than you know to create healing. You can change your mindset and propel your healing forward.2021-05-111h 12Daughters Without MomsEpisode 19: Christine's StoryChristine Tangishaka's mom, Sylvia, was larger than life. She was the kindest, most welcoming woman, with deep faith. Sylvia died of pancreatic cancer in 2004. Christine had already lost her dad, too.
As Christine processed her own grief, she realized that there wasn't lots of support for motherless daughters. In 2017 she recalls thinking there ought to be a thing! And her husband encouraged her to do it. She became a certified Grief Support Specialist, and started "Remembering our Mothers."
Christine's takeaways:
1. 2 words that my mother said the most: God's There
2. Even when its happening t...2021-05-0439 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 18: Me, my mom and my grandparentsToday you’ll hear a portion of my story of being a daughter without a mom. I’ll share about losing my mom at 13, and how that affected the relationship I had with her mom and dad, my grandparents.
My takeaways:
1. Don't believe the stories in your head
2. Share your story with others
3. Learn to love yourself
Don’t forget to sign up for our virtual DWOM Mother’s Day Circle! The event will take place on May 4th at 7 pm EST. We will spend time together preparing for Mother's Day.
Part I of my Permission Program will start on May 18th...2021-04-2725 min
Next Chapter Empty NestEpisode 16- Beth Goshow of Daughters Without MomsOn today’s podcast we have Beth Goshow. She lost her mom at an early age and has created a safe space for those who have lost their moms and other loved ones to share their stories. Beth has a podcast where people share their stories of loss and resilience. She also shares with us how grief can resurface during the empty nest and how we can use this time to heal.
If you would like to share your story with Beth, you can email her at daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com.
If you would like to attend Beth's Mother's Day Circle, you...2021-04-2627 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 17: Rebecca's StoryRebecca didn't have the best relationship with her mom. She was the youngest of 8 girls and left home at 17 1/2 to join the Air Force. Later in life, her mom was diagnosed with Leukemia, and Rebecca was her primary caregiver and advocate during her 2 year journey with the disease. Rebecca shares raw and personal stories about how she missed feeling loved by her mom, and how that has affected her even more since her mom's death.
In the podcast, Rebecca talks about the photo taking tradition she and her mom had during treatments and hospital stays. You can f...2021-04-201h 02Daughters Without MomsEpisode 16: Lori's StoryLori's mom was only 42 when she died. This does not stop her mother from having a profound effect on Lori's life, as well as her brother's and all of the communities in which her mom lived. Lori learned life long lessons from her mother's example and is continuing to share the legacy of her mother with others.
By the grace of the divine, and the influence of her mother and father, Lori Brown Mirabal, Ed.D. is a professional opera singer. Throughout her award-winning singing career Lori Brown Mirabal has worked with legendary opera and music theatre l...2021-04-131h 03
Journey Within - Burned Out But Not BrokenMake Space for Your Grief and Heal --And-- Healing All Sizes & Types of Loss from 2020 [Interview with Beth Goshow]Have you lost someone you love? Recently, or not, it never stops hurting because you never stop loving your lost loved one. In this podcast episode, Beth Goshow, of Daughters Without Moms, shares her insight about grief. Beth has experienced a lot of loss in her life, and she has some wisdom to share about how to move through grief with self compassion.
Take-Aways
Time does not heal all wounds. Losing a loved one leaves a big scar that you will have the rest of your life.
There is no one-size...2021-04-0743 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 15: Patricia's StoryPatricia, like me, lost her mom to pancreatic cancer. Patricia spent a lot of time with her mom during her cancer journey, and was the first person the oncologist told when there were no more treatment options left. A few months after losing her mom, the country went into lockdown, and Patricia found a lot of support in the online grief community.
Patricia's takeaway: Listen to yourself if you need to pause. Reaching out to others for support is important. You will feel lonely, and you can't expect family and friends to understand what you are going...2021-04-0651 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 14: Wendy's StoryWendy, like me, is the last living person in her family. She lost her brother and sister, her mom and dad. Her mom passed within days of Wendy's 3rd son being born, and Wendy was unable to go to the funeral. She still feels difficult emotions about the relationship with her mom and is "shoulding" all over herself about the things she should have done.
Wendy's takeaway: Learn how to practice self-forgiveness. It is the only thing that makes it possible to heal and move forward with all of the things you "should have" or "could have"...2021-03-3044 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 13: Nadine's StoryNadine just lost her mom in September of 2020. She was diagnosed with stage 4 lung, bone and breast cancer just 3 weeks after Nadine's 2019 wedding. Nadine was put in charge as the "strong one" during her mom's 50-week cancer journey. Nadine has since found that humor helps her express her grief, and she has started making memes about her mom's death on Instagram at @varsitygriefsquad.
Nadine also shared about The Dinner Party, a national young adult bereavement group, and recommends the book Dancing at the Pity Party, by Tyler Feder.
Nadine's take-away: There is always someone that is...2021-03-2338 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 12: Danielle's StoryDanielle lost the mom that she knew when her mom had a stroke, and then 9 months later when she had a second stroke that took her life. She shares how her mom was a mom to so many, and how she had endless love and energy for everyone. Danielle is adjusting to what life looks without her, especially as she prepares for her upcoming summer wedding.
Danielle's takeaway: "It doesn't get easier, you get to know yourself better."
Please visit my website www.yourgriefjourney.com for my information and blogs.2021-03-1655 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 11: Maria's StoryMaria is the 2nd 25 year old daughter without a mom that I've interviewed, and again, I'm so impressed with the maturity and emotional awareness she has! Maria lost her mom when she was 9 years old, to Lupus and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Maria is an only child, and became very attached to her dad and grandmother after the death of her mom.
Maria shared about the Safe Harbor program, a program offered at their local hospital, that both she and her dad participated in. It sounds amazing!
Maria's takeaway: Don't be afraid to talk about it! It...2021-03-0933 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 10: Sarah's StorySarah lost her mom when she was 9, and then lost her step-mom when she was 22. She recently became a mom herself, and realized how becoming a mom shifted a lot of her thoughts and feelings. She is sharing what she's learned and other tips, tricks and advice in an online community where all new moms are welcome: Entering Motherhood.
Website: www.enteringmotherhood.com
Instagram: @entering_motherhood and @sarah_marie_bilger
You can find her podcast on your favorite platform.
Sarah's takeaway: Don't feel ashamed or afraid. There are lots of people w...2021-03-0253 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 9: Kelsey's StoryKelsey lost her mom after a 15-year battle with 2 different types of cancer. She loves to learn in "bite-size" portions, and started an Instagram account to share the journey with others. You can find her at @_kelseylifeafterloss on Instagram.
Kelsey's takeaway: Loss is a universally shared experience and it should be something that is more comfortable to talk about. Lean into being uncomfortable.
Please visit my website www.yourgriefjourney.com for my information and blogs. 2021-02-2354 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 8: Platitudes: Don't Say It!Platitudes are phrases that are widely used and regarded as a safe thing to say to someone who is hurting.
In reality, these phrases normally have the opposite effect.
Listen to hear what fellow grievers have to say about platitudes, and how they made them feel.
Then, continue listening to hear words that were received as loving, caring and supportive.
This is not to make people for bad for the things they've said, as I don't believe people are trying to minimize grief. These are well known, commonly used phrases. This p...2021-02-1614 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 7: Becca's StoryBecca's story is about losing her mom to Alzheimer's. Although her mom is still alive, she hasn't been able to communicate for several years.
Her takeaway is that having a loved one with Alzheimer's is like getting on the wrong train and going somewhere you didn't want to go. But you just need to go for the journey and see where it takes you.
Becca graciously offered herself as a resource to anyone else also having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's/dementia. Becca's email address is mindsetmacrosmuscles@gmail.com.
You can also fi...2021-02-0952 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 6: Lauren's StoryLauren lost her mom just over a year ago to leukemia. She shares several things she's done to honor her mom, to help others and herself.
Her takeaway is to know that your grief matters and to be gentle and kind to yourself. Allow yourself to feel the emotions that come with the loss of someone you love.
During her interview, Lauren shares about her Cards for Their Memory project, where she sends a card to you on the anniversary of your loved one's passing. You can find more about her card project on her In...2021-02-0256 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 5: My 3 Grief Stories: Mom, Dad and AmyHere's a little more about the loss of my mom, dad and sister. I'll go into further detail of each story later, but I thought I should share a bit of my stories along with the brave women who have shared their stories so far!
For more information, please visit my website www.yourgriefjourney.com
To apply for an interview on the Daughters Without Moms podcast, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com
2021-01-2615 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 4: Alexia's StoryAlexia shares the story of losing her mom to cancer, and how they weren't allowed to talk about it after her mom died.
Her takeaway is to try and learn something from what grief is showing you.
You can find information about the Permission program on my website www.yourgriefjourney.com
2021-01-1938 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 3: Alison's StoryAlison lost her mom when she was 18, at the end of her senior year in high school. Alison shares the story of her mom's 12-year battle with breast cancer, and her own journey to self-identity and emotional awareness since then.
Alison's take-away: My grief journey has taught me that it's ok to talk to other people about how you are feeling, and that you don't have to do this alone.
Please leave a message for Alison using the message button on the Anchor homepage for this podcast.
If you are interested in learning m...2021-01-1249 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 2: Yvonne's StoryYvonne was told as a child that her mother wanted nothing to do with her. As she got older, she learned a different story.
Yvonne's take-away: My grief journey has helped me always be able to see a different perspective. I'm always looking for the other side of the story, and have a capacity for empathy larger than myself.
Please leave a comment or voice note if you resonated with Yvonne's story!
*UPDATE* Yvonne shared that after doing this interview, she realized that she had a lot she had not dealt with, and i...2021-01-0448 minDaughters Without MomsDaughters Without Moms TrailerWhat is the DWOM Podcast?2020-12-0500 minDaughters Without MomsEpisode 1: An Intro to MeGet to know a little about me, what this show will be about, and why I'm doing this now. 2020-12-0504 min