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Some places just feel more comfortable after loss.

The grocery store is filled with landmines—favorite snacks, birthday candles, aisles where memories live. But the book store? Quiet, calm, and comforting. Nor as many reminders.

If you’re looking for more of that kind of comfort, I send a gentle weekly note called The Comfort Connection.

💬 Comment LIST and I’ll send you the link to sign up.

#griefsupport #childloss #grievingmother #angelmom #bereavedmother #childlosssupport #lossofachild #griefjourney

Some places just feel more comfortable after loss.

The grocery store is filled with landmines—favorite snacks, birthday candles, aisles where memories live. But the book store? Quiet, calm, and comforting. Nor as many reminders.

If you’re looking for more of that kind of comfort, I send a gentle weekly note called The Comfort Connection.

💬 Comment LIST and I’ll send you the link to sign up.

#griefsupport #childloss #grievingmother #angelmom #bereavedmother #childlosssupport #lossofachild #griefjourney

This is why it is said that OUR grief is the worst grief of all.

Do you agree?

This is why it is said that OUR grief is the worst grief of all.

Do you agree?

… The “perfect” storm ⚡️ 🌧️

And honestly? Some days I don’t even recognize myself anymore.

Grief broke me open.
Midlife stretched me thin.
Burnout made me numb.

And no one was talking about how all three collide.
So I’m starting the conversation.

If this is you, stick around because I’ll be digging into this more as I move forward.

Share this with someone who might be in this place too.

I’m doing a RESET and want to invite you along for the ride. 🎢

#burnoutrecovery #griefsupport #midlifejourney #thestruggleisreal

… The “perfect” storm ⚡️ 🌧️

And honestly? Some days I don’t even recognize myself anymore.

Grief broke me open.
Midlife stretched me thin.
Burnout made me numb.

And no one was talking about how all three collide.
So I’m starting the conversation.

If this is you, stick around because I’ll be digging into this more as I move forward.

Share this with someone who might be in this place too.

I’m doing a RESET and want to invite you along for the ride. 🎢

#burnoutrecovery #griefsupport #midlifejourney #thestruggleisreal

Katie’s birthday is still a day to celebrate since it marks the day I got to meet my girl 💝

Even though she’s not here to celebrate it, I still like to do something in her memory.

This year we started with Starbucks (her favourite), picked up new plants for her Angel Garden, and brought donuts to the funeral home — a small thank you to the place that held us in our deepest grief.

I’ve learned that having a plan helps.
Doing something kind for someone else helps.
Avoiding it never did.

If you’re wondering how to honour your child’s birthday or Angel anniversary, I’ve put together a list of meaningful ideas.

💬 Comment the word BIRTHDAY and I’ll send the link to your DMs. Allowing you can make space for love and remembrance in a way that feels right to you. 🤍

#GriefSupport #ChildLoss #BereavedMoms #AngelBirthday #GriefRituals #StillTheirMom #HonouringOurChildren #GriefJourney

Katie’s birthday is still a day to celebrate since it marks the day I got to meet my girl 💝

Even though she’s not here to celebrate it, I still like to do something in her memory.

This year we started with Starbucks (her favourite), picked up new plants for her Angel Garden, and brought donuts to the funeral home — a small thank you to the place that held us in our deepest grief.

I’ve learned that having a plan helps.
Doing something kind for someone else helps.
Avoiding it never did.

If you’re wondering how to honour your child’s birthday or Angel anniversary, I’ve put together a list of meaningful ideas.

💬 Comment the word BIRTHDAY and I’ll send the link to your DMs. Allowing you can make space for love and remembrance in a way that feels right to you. 🤍

#GriefSupport #ChildLoss #BereavedMoms #AngelBirthday #GriefRituals #StillTheirMom #HonouringOurChildren #GriefJourney

This week's podcast episode is based on a question I received from one of my listeners, Karishma. She asks how to cope at work after child loss and how to stay focused.

I share 7 tips to help you cope at work when you are grieving.

Comment the word "GRIEF POD" below👇 and I'll send the link to your Instagram DMs 💌

This week's podcast episode is based on a question I received from one of my listeners, Karishma. She asks how to cope at work after child loss and how to stay focused.

I share 7 tips to help you cope at work when you are grieving.

Comment the word "GRIEF POD" below👇 and I'll send the link to your Instagram DMs 💌

Going back to work after your child dies is a whole new level of HARD 💔

You’re expected to function, focus, and “be normal”…
But nothing about your world is normal anymore.

I remember walking into my department after losing Katie, holding back tears, trying to remember passwords, and wondering how everyone else was just carrying on.

If you’re navigating this impossible return, here are 3 things that helped me:

💡 1. Set boundaries early.
Let your boss or coworkers know what you’re comfortable talking about—and what you’re not.

💡 2. Build in quiet time.
Even 5-minute breaks to breathe, cry, or just ‘be’made a difference.

💡 3. Lower your expectations.
You’re not the same person. Give yourself grace. Productivity can wait—healing can’t. Baby steps count.

🎙️ Tune in to this week’s podcast episode where I share my own “back-to-work” experience, what worked and what didn’t, plus more tips.

Comment the words “GRIEF POD” below 👇🏼 and I’ll send you the link to listen (delivered to your DMs)

#GriefAndWork #ChildLossSupport #BackToWorkAfterLoss #GrievingMoms #GriefJourney #MentalHealthMatters #BereavedParents #GriefPodcast #HealingAfterLoss #WorkAndGrief

Going back to work after your child dies is a whole new level of HARD 💔

You’re expected to function, focus, and “be normal”…
But nothing about your world is normal anymore.

I remember walking into my department after losing Katie, holding back tears, trying to remember passwords, and wondering how everyone else was just carrying on.

If you’re navigating this impossible return, here are 3 things that helped me:

💡 1. Set boundaries early.
Let your boss or coworkers know what you’re comfortable talking about—and what you’re not.

💡 2. Build in quiet time.
Even 5-minute breaks to breathe, cry, or just ‘be’made a difference.

💡 3. Lower your expectations.
You’re not the same person. Give yourself grace. Productivity can wait—healing can’t. Baby steps count.

🎙️ Tune in to this week’s podcast episode where I share my own “back-to-work” experience, what worked and what didn’t, plus more tips.

Comment the words “GRIEF POD” below 👇🏼 and I’ll send you the link to listen (delivered to your DMs)

#GriefAndWork #ChildLossSupport #BackToWorkAfterLoss #GrievingMoms #GriefJourney #MentalHealthMatters #BereavedParents #GriefPodcast #HealingAfterLoss #WorkAndGrief

❤️❤️ Trust me - asking for help make the journey SO much easier.

Ask for help with chores, groceries, walking the dog, taking your children to activities, taking the older children out for a 'normal' day.

Ask for help at work, ask for help anywhere and everywhere. People just don't know HOW to help until you tell them what you need. ❤️

❤️❤️ Trust me - asking for help make the journey SO much easier.

Ask for help with chores, groceries, walking the dog, taking your children to activities, taking the older children out for a 'normal' day.

Ask for help at work, ask for help anywhere and everywhere. People just don't know HOW to help until you tell them what you need. ❤️

…Support their surviving children and this has a positive effect on THEIR mental health.

When my daughter Katie died, my son was just 15.💔
You’re seeing him here—now 25, healthy, happy, and successful.
But it wasn’t always like this.

Grief hit us both hard.
And I learned something powerful:
💡 The best way to support our surviving children is to take care of our own mental health first.

When I prioritized my healing, I could better show up for his healing.
Not perfectly and Not with all the answers.

💗 Here are a few ways grieving moms can support their mental health:

• 🧠 Go to therapy or grief counseling
• ✍🏼 Journal your thoughts and emotions
• 🧘‍♀️ Practice breathwork, meditation, or gentle movement
• 📚 Learn about grief and trauma
• 🛑 Say no to things that drain you
• 🤝 Talk to others who “get it”
• 💧Hydrate, rest, and nourish your body (even if you don’t feel like it)

You don’t have to be fully healed to help your kids.
But your willingness to begin healing?
That models resilience. That changes everything.

Tag a bereaved mom who needs this reminder today. 💕

#GrievingMoms #ChildLoss #MentalHealthMatters #GriefSupport #SiblingGrief #GriefHealing #HopeAfterLoss #ResilientMoms #HealingJourney #BereavedParentSupport

…Support their surviving children and this has a positive effect on THEIR mental health.

When my daughter Katie died, my son was just 15.💔
You’re seeing him here—now 25, healthy, happy, and successful.
But it wasn’t always like this.

Grief hit us both hard.
And I learned something powerful:
💡 The best way to support our surviving children is to take care of our own mental health first.

When I prioritized my healing, I could better show up for his healing.
Not perfectly and Not with all the answers.

💗 Here are a few ways grieving moms can support their mental health:

• 🧠 Go to therapy or grief counseling
• ✍🏼 Journal your thoughts and emotions
• 🧘‍♀️ Practice breathwork, meditation, or gentle movement
• 📚 Learn about grief and trauma
• 🛑 Say no to things that drain you
• 🤝 Talk to others who “get it”
• 💧Hydrate, rest, and nourish your body (even if you don’t feel like it)

You don’t have to be fully healed to help your kids.
But your willingness to begin healing?
That models resilience. That changes everything.

Tag a bereaved mom who needs this reminder today. 💕

#GrievingMoms #ChildLoss #MentalHealthMatters #GriefSupport #SiblingGrief #GriefHealing #HopeAfterLoss #ResilientMoms #HealingJourney #BereavedParentSupport

One of the best tools for calming the nervous system is breath work, BUT if you are like me, calming your mind while grieving can seem impossible and frustrating.

That's why I created this short GUIDED meditation to help you. Listen to it anytime you need to bring your anxiety, grief, and pain down a notch or two, like before bed.

Comment the word "MED" below 👇 and I'll send the link to your Instagram inbox.

One of the best tools for calming the nervous system is breath work, BUT if you are like me, calming your mind while grieving can seem impossible and frustrating.

That's why I created this short GUIDED meditation to help you. Listen to it anytime you need to bring your anxiety, grief, and pain down a notch or two, like before bed.

Comment the word "MED" below 👇 and I'll send the link to your Instagram inbox.

I’m a bereaved mom in my 50s, and I’m not afraid to admit…

💔 I still don’t have it all figured out
😔 Grief didn’t come with a rulebook or a finish line
💥 Some days I feel strong — other days, I completely fall apart
🥲 I smile in public and cry in the car
🌊 I find peace… then grief crashes back in
🌀 I’m still a mess sometimes, and that’s okay
🫶 This is what grief looks like years later — honest, messy, and real

Grief gets gentler and less intense, but there are still tough times. They’re just less often and less intense.

Keep going Mama ♥️

👇 Comment LIST to get my Comfort Connection newsletter each week — gentle support for your grief journey 💌

#GrievingMom #BereavedMothers #ChildLossSupport #StillGrieving #GriefJourney #GriefIsLove #GriefSupport #LifeAfterLoss #ComfortInGrief

I’m a bereaved mom in my 50s, and I’m not afraid to admit…

💔 I still don’t have it all figured out
😔 Grief didn’t come with a rulebook or a finish line
💥 Some days I feel strong — other days, I completely fall apart
🥲 I smile in public and cry in the car
🌊 I find peace… then grief crashes back in
🌀 I’m still a mess sometimes, and that’s okay
🫶 This is what grief looks like years later — honest, messy, and real

Grief gets gentler and less intense, but there are still tough times. They’re just less often and less intense.

Keep going Mama ♥️

👇 Comment LIST to get my Comfort Connection newsletter each week — gentle support for your grief journey 💌

#GrievingMom #BereavedMothers #ChildLossSupport #StillGrieving #GriefJourney #GriefIsLove #GriefSupport #LifeAfterLoss #ComfortInGrief

The question I hated most after losing my child?
“How are you?” 😣

It felt impossible to answer honestly without breaking down… and too painful to fake a smile.

I think I even shouted at my mother once: How do you think I feel??? 😞

Now, I answer with, “I’m well.”
Because I’m physically “well”. In my mind it doesn’t speak to my inner wellbeing…. Call me weird. It’s a mind game, I know 🤷🏻‍♀️

It protects my heart when I don’t have the energy to explain the ache I carry every day.

💬 How do YOU answer that question?

👇 Comment “LIST” to request my Comfort Connection newsletter sent to your inbox each week. A little support, right when you need it. ❤️‍🩹♥️

#GriefSupport #ChildLoss #LifeAfterLoss #GrievingMoms #StillAGrievingMom #SayTheirName #GriefAwareness #BereavedMoms #ComfortInGrief

The question I hated most after losing my child?
“How are you?” 😣

It felt impossible to answer honestly without breaking down… and too painful to fake a smile.

I think I even shouted at my mother once: How do you think I feel??? 😞

Now, I answer with, “I’m well.”
Because I’m physically “well”. In my mind it doesn’t speak to my inner wellbeing…. Call me weird. It’s a mind game, I know 🤷🏻‍♀️

It protects my heart when I don’t have the energy to explain the ache I carry every day.

💬 How do YOU answer that question?

👇 Comment “LIST” to request my Comfort Connection newsletter sent to your inbox each week. A little support, right when you need it. ❤️‍🩹♥️

#GriefSupport #ChildLoss #LifeAfterLoss #GrievingMoms #StillAGrievingMom #SayTheirName #GriefAwareness #BereavedMoms #ComfortInGrief

Don’t tell me that you know exactly how I feel.
Even I don’t always know how I feel. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Grief isn’t one-size-fits-all.
What I need today might be different tomorrow.
So instead of trying to match my pain, use these words:

💚 “I can’t imagine, but I’m here.”
🩵 “I won’t pretend to know, but I want to support you”
💙 “How are you, today?.”
💜 “I’m thinking of you and your child.”
🩷 “I’m here to sit with you.”

Because the fact is you don’t know how I feel.

👉 Share this if it resonates with you.

#griefsupport #childloss #grievingmother #angelmom #bereavedmother #childlosssupport #lossofachild #griefjourney

Don’t tell me that you know exactly how I feel.
Even I don’t always know how I feel. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Grief isn’t one-size-fits-all.
What I need today might be different tomorrow.
So instead of trying to match my pain, use these words:

💚 “I can’t imagine, but I’m here.”
🩵 “I won’t pretend to know, but I want to support you”
💙 “How are you, today?.”
💜 “I’m thinking of you and your child.”
🩷 “I’m here to sit with you.”

Because the fact is you don’t know how I feel.

👉 Share this if it resonates with you.

#griefsupport #childloss #grievingmother #angelmom #bereavedmother #childlosssupport #lossofachild #griefjourney

Here’s what no one tells you about what grief ⬇️

😵‍💫 You forget simple things.
You walk into a room and can’t remember why. You miss appointments. You mix up your words. That’s not your brain failing — it’s your heart in survival mode.

😓 Your emotions swing hard.
One minute you’re fine. The next, you’re sobbing at a song, snapping at someone you love, or staring blankly into space. It’s not moodiness — it’s the chaos of loss.

🛌 You’re exhausted in ways rest doesn’t fix.
Grief is a full-body experience. Emotional pain drains your energy like a leaking battery.

😣 You feel out of sync with the world.
Everyone else is moving on, making plans, posting happy things… while you feel stuck in an alternate universe. That disconnection is normal — and temporary.

💔 You question everything — even yourself.
Who am I now? Will I ever feel like me again? These questions are part of the healing, not a sign you’ve lost your mind.

🧠 Your nervous system is overwhelmed.
You’re not lazy, unmotivated, or weak. Your body is on high alert, processing trauma, and just trying to survive another day.

💬 You might even feel numb.
Like you “should” be crying, but can’t. Or you’re just done feeling. That’s not heartless — it’s your brain protecting you until it’s safe to feel again.

🧩 You can’t put words to the pain.
Grief isn’t just sadness — it’s rage, guilt, confusion, anxiety, and sometimes even relief. It’s layered, messy, and hard to explain.

🌫️ You feel like you’re “losing it.”
You’re not. You’re carrying something so heavy, it takes up space in your mind, heart, and body. You are doing the best you can — and that is more than enough.

❤️‍🩹 Grief changes everything.

Share this with someone who needs the reminder that they’re not going crazy either.

#griefsupport #childloss #grievingmother #angelmom #bereavedmother #childlosssupport #lossofachild #grievingmom #griefjourney

Here’s what no one tells you about what grief ⬇️

😵‍💫 You forget simple things.
You walk into a room and can’t remember why. You miss appointments. You mix up your words. That’s not your brain failing — it’s your heart in survival mode.

😓 Your emotions swing hard.
One minute you’re fine. The next, you’re sobbing at a song, snapping at someone you love, or staring blankly into space. It’s not moodiness — it’s the chaos of loss.

🛌 You’re exhausted in ways rest doesn’t fix.
Grief is a full-body experience. Emotional pain drains your energy like a leaking battery.

😣 You feel out of sync with the world.
Everyone else is moving on, making plans, posting happy things… while you feel stuck in an alternate universe. That disconnection is normal — and temporary.

💔 You question everything — even yourself.
Who am I now? Will I ever feel like me again? These questions are part of the healing, not a sign you’ve lost your mind.

🧠 Your nervous system is overwhelmed.
You’re not lazy, unmotivated, or weak. Your body is on high alert, processing trauma, and just trying to survive another day.

💬 You might even feel numb.
Like you “should” be crying, but can’t. Or you’re just done feeling. That’s not heartless — it’s your brain protecting you until it’s safe to feel again.

🧩 You can’t put words to the pain.
Grief isn’t just sadness — it’s rage, guilt, confusion, anxiety, and sometimes even relief. It’s layered, messy, and hard to explain.

🌫️ You feel like you’re “losing it.”
You’re not. You’re carrying something so heavy, it takes up space in your mind, heart, and body. You are doing the best you can — and that is more than enough.

❤️‍🩹 Grief changes everything.

Share this with someone who needs the reminder that they’re not going crazy either.

#griefsupport #childloss #grievingmother #angelmom #bereavedmother #childlosssupport #lossofachild #grievingmom #griefjourney

It feels like you’ve completely lost yourself. ⤵️

Here are just a few of the wild ways grief might show up:

😵‍💫 Forgetting everything
😤 Snapping at people you love
😢 Crying when you least expect it
😶‍🌫️ Feeling numb and disconnected
🥺 Wanting to talk, then wanting to hide
😬 Anxiety over things that never used to bother you
🫠 Feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough” all at once

This is all normal in grief — even if it doesn’t feel normal.

📥 Download my free grief support guide in the bio — it’s a lifeline when everything feels upside down.

#griefsupport #grievingmom #griefjourney #childlossawareness #youarenotalone #mentalhealthawareness #bereavedparents #griefhelp #grieflife

It feels like you’ve completely lost yourself. ⤵️

Here are just a few of the wild ways grief might show up:

😵‍💫 Forgetting everything
😤 Snapping at people you love
😢 Crying when you least expect it
😶‍🌫️ Feeling numb and disconnected
🥺 Wanting to talk, then wanting to hide
😬 Anxiety over things that never used to bother you
🫠 Feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough” all at once

This is all normal in grief — even if it doesn’t feel normal.

📥 Download my free grief support guide in the bio — it’s a lifeline when everything feels upside down.

#griefsupport #grievingmom #griefjourney #childlossawareness #youarenotalone #mentalhealthawareness #bereavedparents #griefhelp #grieflife

I call BS on all of it.
These lies silence grieving hearts and shame the very real, sacred process of loss. As a grief mentor—and a mom who’s lived this—I’ve walked through the fire, and I know a different truth.

✨ Here’s what I do believe:
🩷 Grief is love with nowhere to go
🩷 You can laugh and cry in the same breath
🩷 You’re not broken—you’re grieving
🩷 There’s no “right” way to grieve
🩷 Healing is messy, hard, and yours to define
🩷 Joy and pain can and do co-exist

You don’t need to get over it—you get to carry it with strength, softness, and support. And I’m walking with you. 💫

⬇️ Tell me: which truth above speaks to your heart today?

#grieftruth #griefsupport #childloss #grievingmoms #griefmentor #angelmom #lifeafterloss #healinggrief #griefjourney

I call BS on all of it.
These lies silence grieving hearts and shame the very real, sacred process of loss. As a grief mentor—and a mom who’s lived this—I’ve walked through the fire, and I know a different truth.

✨ Here’s what I do believe:
🩷 Grief is love with nowhere to go
🩷 You can laugh and cry in the same breath
🩷 You’re not broken—you’re grieving
🩷 There’s no “right” way to grieve
🩷 Healing is messy, hard, and yours to define
🩷 Joy and pain can and do co-exist

You don’t need to get over it—you get to carry it with strength, softness, and support. And I’m walking with you. 💫

⬇️ Tell me: which truth above speaks to your heart today?

#grieftruth #griefsupport #childloss #grievingmoms #griefmentor #angelmom #lifeafterloss #healinggrief #griefjourney

Always and forever XO

Always and forever XO

If I hadn’t gone to therapy and worked on my grief…
…I don’t know where I’d be today.

Grief nearly swallowed me whole, but therapy gave me a way to breathe again.

To process. To remember with love, not just pain.

It wasn’t easy, but it changed everything.

Therapy didn’t mean forgetting—it meant learning how to carry it all with more grace.

And now, that lets me hold space for others too. ♥️

If you’re in the thick of it, please know: getting help is a gift you give yourself.
It’s the first tiny shift toward light.

Interested in learning more about my grief community? Comment the word “Community” below and I’ll send you the link ⤵️

#griefjourney #therapyworks #griefsupport #healingafterloss #bereavedmoms #childloss #griefandhealing #mentalhealthmatters #griefawareness #griefhope

If I hadn’t gone to therapy and worked on my grief…
…I don’t know where I’d be today.

Grief nearly swallowed me whole, but therapy gave me a way to breathe again.

To process. To remember with love, not just pain.

It wasn’t easy, but it changed everything.

Therapy didn’t mean forgetting—it meant learning how to carry it all with more grace.

And now, that lets me hold space for others too. ♥️

If you’re in the thick of it, please know: getting help is a gift you give yourself.
It’s the first tiny shift toward light.

Interested in learning more about my grief community? Comment the word “Community” below and I’ll send you the link ⤵️

#griefjourney #therapyworks #griefsupport #healingafterloss #bereavedmoms #childloss #griefandhealing #mentalhealthmatters #griefawareness #griefhope

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️

Today, we're diving into the often-overlooked topic of men's grief in our Father’s Day special. It’s a powerful reminder that men, just like anyone else, experience feelings of profound grief after child loss and need support too. Let’s break the stigma and encourage open conversations around male vulnerability and emotional healing. Tune in now to hear Chris' heartfelt story.

Find the link to listen in my BIO

OR... Comment the words "GRIEF POD" 👇 and I will send the link to your Instagram messages (DMs) 💌

#FathersDay #MensMentalHealth #GriefSupport

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️

Today, we're diving into the often-overlooked topic of men's grief in our Father’s Day special. It’s a powerful reminder that men, just like anyone else, experience feelings of profound grief after child loss and need support too. Let’s break the stigma and encourage open conversations around male vulnerability and emotional healing. Tune in now to hear Chris' heartfelt story.

Find the link to listen in my BIO

OR... Comment the words "GRIEF POD" 👇 and I will send the link to your Instagram messages (DMs) 💌

#FathersDay #MensMentalHealth #GriefSupport

New Episode Out Now 🎙️

Father’s Day hits differently after child loss. 💔 This week, Maddie’s dad, Chris Coulter, joins me to share a raw, honest, and rarely-heard perspective: a grieving dad’s.

We talk about what this day feels like now, the pressure to stay strong, and what support actually looks like for fathers navigating loss.

If Father’s Day is tough for you or someone you love, this is a must-listen.

👇 Drop “grief pod” in the comments and I’ll DM you the link. 🤍

We all need support after child loss, Dads included ❤️‍🩹

#griefsupport #childloss #lifeafterloss #grievingmother #angelmom #bereavedmother #childlosssupport #lossofachild #grievingmom #griefjourney

New Episode Out Now 🎙️

Father’s Day hits differently after child loss. 💔 This week, Maddie’s dad, Chris Coulter, joins me to share a raw, honest, and rarely-heard perspective: a grieving dad’s.

We talk about what this day feels like now, the pressure to stay strong, and what support actually looks like for fathers navigating loss.

If Father’s Day is tough for you or someone you love, this is a must-listen.

👇 Drop “grief pod” in the comments and I’ll DM you the link. 🤍

We all need support after child loss, Dads included ❤️‍🩹

#griefsupport #childloss #lifeafterloss #grievingmother #angelmom #bereavedmother #childlosssupport #lossofachild #grievingmom #griefjourney

The question I hate most as a bereaved mom?
“How are you?”

It’s asked with good intentions—but when you’re grieving, it stings.
Because the truth?
I’m not okay. And most days, I don’t even know how to answer that question.

❌ “How are you?” puts pressure on us to perform or pretend.
We either lie to protect you—or fall apart trying to be honest.

If you want to support a grieving mom, try this instead:
💬 “I’ve been thinking about you.”
💬 “What’s today been like for you?”
💬 “I don’t know what to say, but I’m here.”
💬 “You’ve been on my mind and in my heart.”

These small shifts in language can mean everything.

If you’ve felt this too—or want to be someone who supports better—this space is for you. 💜

👇 Comment with what’s helped you or someone you love feel seen in grief.

#GriefSupport #BereavedMoms #ChildLossAwareness #GriefEducator #LifeAfterLoss #SayTheirName #GrievingMothers #GriefHealing #StillAGoodMom

The question I hate most as a bereaved mom?
“How are you?”

It’s asked with good intentions—but when you’re grieving, it stings.
Because the truth?
I’m not okay. And most days, I don’t even know how to answer that question.

❌ “How are you?” puts pressure on us to perform or pretend.
We either lie to protect you—or fall apart trying to be honest.

If you want to support a grieving mom, try this instead:
💬 “I’ve been thinking about you.”
💬 “What’s today been like for you?”
💬 “I don’t know what to say, but I’m here.”
💬 “You’ve been on my mind and in my heart.”

These small shifts in language can mean everything.

If you’ve felt this too—or want to be someone who supports better—this space is for you. 💜

👇 Comment with what’s helped you or someone you love feel seen in grief.

#GriefSupport #BereavedMoms #ChildLossAwareness #GriefEducator #LifeAfterLoss #SayTheirName #GrievingMothers #GriefHealing #StillAGoodMom

Another free resources for Angel Mom. This is one of the ways that I have foudn my way through child loss: finding ways to honour Katie's memory. I use these on her birthday, Angel Anniversary or any time my heart needs a wee boost.

Comment the word "ANGEL" below 👇 and I will send the link to your Instagram Messages/DMs.

Another free resources for Angel Mom. This is one of the ways that I have foudn my way through child loss: finding ways to honour Katie's memory. I use these on her birthday, Angel Anniversary or any time my heart needs a wee boost.

Comment the word "ANGEL" below 👇 and I will send the link to your Instagram Messages/DMs.

Tell me you’re grieving without telling me you’re grieving…

💔
• You’re exhausted but can’t sleep
• Or you sleep all day and still feel tired
• You cancel plans without explanation
• Or you go and feel like you’re acting the whole time
• You forget simple things — names, appointments, words
• You stare at the same sentence 10 times and still don’t know what it said
• Everything feels pointless — even stuff you used to love
• You don’t know what to say when someone asks, “How are you?”
• You’ve mastered holding back tears in public
• And crying alone in the car
• Headaches that come out of nowhere
• A body that hurts even though you didn’t do anything
• A racing heart — or one that feels heavy all day
• You scroll through your phone but nothing helps
• You avoid photos, memories, or songs that might break you
• You feel like a burden for still being sad
• You can’t focus, can’t plan, can’t care
• Your joy feels muted. Or gone.
• You laugh sometimes, but it feels weird
• You worry you’ll never be the same again

If this is you, I see you🤍

🕊️ If you want more support, encouragement, and real talk about life after loss, come listen to the Grief & Child Loss Support Podcast [Link in bio] or comment the words “GRIEF POD” below 👇🏼

#griefsupport #childlossawareness #grievingmother #bereavedmom #lifeafterloss #griefjourney #mentalhealthmatters #griefsymptoms #griefisreal #angelmom #grievingmomscommunity #youarenotalone #griefawareness

Tell me you’re grieving without telling me you’re grieving…

💔
• You’re exhausted but can’t sleep
• Or you sleep all day and still feel tired
• You cancel plans without explanation
• Or you go and feel like you’re acting the whole time
• You forget simple things — names, appointments, words
• You stare at the same sentence 10 times and still don’t know what it said
• Everything feels pointless — even stuff you used to love
• You don’t know what to say when someone asks, “How are you?”
• You’ve mastered holding back tears in public
• And crying alone in the car
• Headaches that come out of nowhere
• A body that hurts even though you didn’t do anything
• A racing heart — or one that feels heavy all day
• You scroll through your phone but nothing helps
• You avoid photos, memories, or songs that might break you
• You feel like a burden for still being sad
• You can’t focus, can’t plan, can’t care
• Your joy feels muted. Or gone.
• You laugh sometimes, but it feels weird
• You worry you’ll never be the same again

If this is you, I see you🤍

🕊️ If you want more support, encouragement, and real talk about life after loss, come listen to the Grief & Child Loss Support Podcast [Link in bio] or comment the words “GRIEF POD” below 👇🏼

#griefsupport #childlossawareness #grievingmother #bereavedmom #lifeafterloss #griefjourney #mentalhealthmatters #griefsymptoms #griefisreal #angelmom #grievingmomscommunity #youarenotalone #griefawareness

This thought has helped me so much. I hope it helps you too.

This thought has helped me so much. I hope it helps you too.

To the supporters: we know you are trying your best, but please remember this...

To the supporters: we know you are trying your best, but please remember this...

🩷 HeartWear Co is a Canadian company that makes premium self-care clothing to navigate the ups and downs of life.

❤️ 5% of their proceeds go to mental health & grief charities

🧡 All their clothes are made in Toronto, ON, CA and the bamboo cotton comes from Vancouver 🇨🇦

Use the coupon code “LISA10”

Find the link in my BIO

Or… ⤵️

Comment the word “HEARTWEAR” below 👇🏼 and I’ll send the link to you Instagram messages ♥️

💫 Self-care meets Fashion ✨

#griefsupport #madeincanada #paintopurpose #bambooclothing

🩷 HeartWear Co is a Canadian company that makes premium self-care clothing to navigate the ups and downs of life.

❤️ 5% of their proceeds go to mental health & grief charities

🧡 All their clothes are made in Toronto, ON, CA and the bamboo cotton comes from Vancouver 🇨🇦

Use the coupon code “LISA10”

Find the link in my BIO

Or… ⤵️

Comment the word “HEARTWEAR” below 👇🏼 and I’ll send the link to you Instagram messages ♥️

💫 Self-care meets Fashion ✨

#griefsupport #madeincanada #paintopurpose #bambooclothing

After my daughter died ⤵️

People told me my marriage was over…
That my son would face a lifetime of mental health challenges and addictions…
That I’d never smile the same way again.

But here I am — living a ‘good’ life.

Not a perfect one.
Not the life I planned.
But a life full of love, purpose, and moments that still take my breath away. ♥️

Because I made choices — one small shift at a time:

🩷 I chose connection over shutting down
❤️ I chose to rewrite the story others tried to hand me
🧡 I chose to let grief walk beside joy
💛 I chose to believe that healing honours love

To the mama in the thick of it:
You will survive this.
I believe in you.
Your story isn’t over.

Your life may look different… but good parts are still possible.

💌 Want gentle reminders, support, and hope sent straight to your inbox? ⤵️

Comment the word “LIST” and I’ll send you the link to join the Comfort Connection newsletter — words of inspiration created just for grieving moms like you. 🤍

#grievingmoms #comfortconnection #lifewithgrief #childloss #griefsupport #healingafterloss #youarenotalone #griefandjoy #resilientmotherhood #risingstrong

After my daughter died ⤵️

People told me my marriage was over…
That my son would face a lifetime of mental health challenges and addictions…
That I’d never smile the same way again.

But here I am — living a ‘good’ life.

Not a perfect one.
Not the life I planned.
But a life full of love, purpose, and moments that still take my breath away. ♥️

Because I made choices — one small shift at a time:

🩷 I chose connection over shutting down
❤️ I chose to rewrite the story others tried to hand me
🧡 I chose to let grief walk beside joy
💛 I chose to believe that healing honours love

To the mama in the thick of it:
You will survive this.
I believe in you.
Your story isn’t over.

Your life may look different… but good parts are still possible.

💌 Want gentle reminders, support, and hope sent straight to your inbox? ⤵️

Comment the word “LIST” and I’ll send you the link to join the Comfort Connection newsletter — words of inspiration created just for grieving moms like you. 🤍

#grievingmoms #comfortconnection #lifewithgrief #childloss #griefsupport #healingafterloss #youarenotalone #griefandjoy #resilientmotherhood #risingstrong

Supporting a grieving mother isn’t about having the perfect words — it’s about showing up with love, patience, and presence.

Here are 7 ways to truly support her through her loss:

💔 Don’t try to fix her pain — just sit with it
💬 Say her child’s name often
📆 Remember important dates (birthdays, anniversaries)
🧡 Let her grieve in her way, on her timeline
📦 Offer practical help — meals, errands, childcare
📱 Check in, even when you don’t know what to say
🙏 Don’t disappear — she needs you more than ever

🎧 Listen to this week’s episode of The Grief & Child Loss Support Podcast for more insights on how to be the friend she needs most right now. ♥️

👇 Comment POD LINK for the link (or click the link in my bio)

🔁 Share this reel and the podcast with the supporters in your life — help them help you. 💞

#griefsupport #grievingmother #childlossawareness #angelmoms #griefjourney #childloss #childlosssupport #lossofachild

Supporting a grieving mother isn’t about having the perfect words — it’s about showing up with love, patience, and presence.

Here are 7 ways to truly support her through her loss:

💔 Don’t try to fix her pain — just sit with it
💬 Say her child’s name often
📆 Remember important dates (birthdays, anniversaries)
🧡 Let her grieve in her way, on her timeline
📦 Offer practical help — meals, errands, childcare
📱 Check in, even when you don’t know what to say
🙏 Don’t disappear — she needs you more than ever

🎧 Listen to this week’s episode of The Grief & Child Loss Support Podcast for more insights on how to be the friend she needs most right now. ♥️

👇 Comment POD LINK for the link (or click the link in my bio)

🔁 Share this reel and the podcast with the supporters in your life — help them help you. 💞

#griefsupport #grievingmother #childlossawareness #angelmoms #griefjourney #childloss #childlosssupport #lossofachild

I remember feeling like no one understood.
The kind of pain that’s too big for words.
The ache that shows up in every quiet moment.

And I remember thinking that someday I would create a space and resources for moms going through what I was. Because at that time (2015) the resources weren’t abundant and they were all very dark 😞

After I lost my daughter, I knew I never wanted another grieving mom to feel completely alone.

So I started showing up—sharing my story, my heart, and the little bits of hope I could find.

I wrote a book, created all kinds of free resources, started a podcast, and offer mentoring. (All the links are in my bio) or message me 🙂

If you’re grieving… I want you to know:
💜 You’re not alone.
🩷 You will survive. I promise you.
🧡 You’re allowed to do grief YOUR way.

This space is for you. We carry this together. 🤍

Click my bio and find 1 thing today to support your grief journey. 🎯

#grievingmoms #childloss #griefjourney #stillborn #miscarriageawareness #babylossawareness #griefsupport #youarenotalone #griefreels #griefcommunity

I remember feeling like no one understood.
The kind of pain that’s too big for words.
The ache that shows up in every quiet moment.

And I remember thinking that someday I would create a space and resources for moms going through what I was. Because at that time (2015) the resources weren’t abundant and they were all very dark 😞

After I lost my daughter, I knew I never wanted another grieving mom to feel completely alone.

So I started showing up—sharing my story, my heart, and the little bits of hope I could find.

I wrote a book, created all kinds of free resources, started a podcast, and offer mentoring. (All the links are in my bio) or message me 🙂

If you’re grieving… I want you to know:
💜 You’re not alone.
🩷 You will survive. I promise you.
🧡 You’re allowed to do grief YOUR way.

This space is for you. We carry this together. 🤍

Click my bio and find 1 thing today to support your grief journey. 🎯

#grievingmoms #childloss #griefjourney #stillborn #miscarriageawareness #babylossawareness #griefsupport #youarenotalone #griefreels #griefcommunity

It’s common for people not to know what to say when friends and family are grieving. Here are 4 simple texts you can send to let them know you care and want to support them:

💬 Text 1:
“There are no words, but I want you to know I’m thinking of you and holding space for you and your loved one”

💬 Text 2:
“You are on my mind and in my heart.”

💬 Text 3:
“I was just remembering your [persons name] today and wanted to let you know they will never be forgotten.”

💬 Text 4:
“Whenever you’re ready, I’d love to sit with you, cry with you, or just listen. I want to support you in any way I can.”

Texts are a small gesture that mean a lot, especially during those exhausting days when we don’t have the energy for a real visit.

Save this and share it with others to help everyone become more comfortable supporting the bereaved. ❤️‍🩹

#griefsupport #childloss #lifeafterloss #grievingmother #angelmom #bereavedmother #childlosssupport #lossofachild #grievingmom #griefjourney

It’s common for people not to know what to say when friends and family are grieving. Here are 4 simple texts you can send to let them know you care and want to support them:

💬 Text 1:
“There are no words, but I want you to know I’m thinking of you and holding space for you and your loved one”

💬 Text 2:
“You are on my mind and in my heart.”

💬 Text 3:
“I was just remembering your [persons name] today and wanted to let you know they will never be forgotten.”

💬 Text 4:
“Whenever you’re ready, I’d love to sit with you, cry with you, or just listen. I want to support you in any way I can.”

Texts are a small gesture that mean a lot, especially during those exhausting days when we don’t have the energy for a real visit.

Save this and share it with others to help everyone become more comfortable supporting the bereaved. ❤️‍🩹

#griefsupport #childloss #lifeafterloss #grievingmother #angelmom #bereavedmother #childlosssupport #lossofachild #grievingmom #griefjourney

Do you feel that if you work on your healing that you have to let go of your child?

That's what I used to think too, but it doesn't have to be that way.

I created this free download for Angel Moms like us that offers 3 gentle ways to move forward without letting go.

Comment the words "3 Ways" below 👇 and I will send the link to your Instagram messages (your DMs).

Do you feel that if you work on your healing that you have to let go of your child?

That's what I used to think too, but it doesn't have to be that way.

I created this free download for Angel Moms like us that offers 3 gentle ways to move forward without letting go.

Comment the words "3 Ways" below 👇 and I will send the link to your Instagram messages (your DMs).

Keeping it real as always.🤷🏻‍♀️

I’m not here to sugarcoat grief, follow timelines, or shrink my sorrow to make others comfortable.
I don’t listen to myths.

I don’t take cues from a society that says I should be “over it.” 👎🏼

I carry my grief my way — and I help other moms do the same.

This journey is messy, honest, and also full of love.
No apologies. No pretending. Just truth.

💛 If you’re looking for a space where your grief is understood and your child is never forgotten, come join us.

The Angel Moms Community is ready for you ♥️

🔗 Link in bio
or
💬 Comment COMMUNITY and I’ll send you the link.

#GriefMentor #AngelMoms #GrievingMoms #RealGriefTalk #ChildLossSupport #GriefJourney #LifeAfterLoss #GriefSupport

Keeping it real as always.🤷🏻‍♀️

I’m not here to sugarcoat grief, follow timelines, or shrink my sorrow to make others comfortable.
I don’t listen to myths.

I don’t take cues from a society that says I should be “over it.” 👎🏼

I carry my grief my way — and I help other moms do the same.

This journey is messy, honest, and also full of love.
No apologies. No pretending. Just truth.

💛 If you’re looking for a space where your grief is understood and your child is never forgotten, come join us.

The Angel Moms Community is ready for you ♥️

🔗 Link in bio
or
💬 Comment COMMUNITY and I’ll send you the link.

#GriefMentor #AngelMoms #GrievingMoms #RealGriefTalk #ChildLossSupport #GriefJourney #LifeAfterLoss #GriefSupport

I love feeling Katie close to me and up until now, it has been a thumbprint necklace that has helped me feel that way...which I still love and cherish!

But I was recently gifted this gorgeous necklace that has a tiny photo of Katie embedded inside. My heart!

I love it so muc and have already bought so many gifts, that I signed up to be an affiliate.

The best part is? You will receive 20% off your first purchase ❤️

Comment the word "JEWEL" below and I'll send you the direct link to your DMs

Alternatively you can click the link in my bio ⭐

I love feeling Katie close to me and up until now, it has been a thumbprint necklace that has helped me feel that way...which I still love and cherish!

But I was recently gifted this gorgeous necklace that has a tiny photo of Katie embedded inside. My heart!

I love it so muc and have already bought so many gifts, that I signed up to be an affiliate.

The best part is? You will receive 20% off your first purchase ❤️

Comment the word "JEWEL" below and I'll send you the direct link to your DMs

Alternatively you can click the link in my bio ⭐

Grief doesn’t always look the way people expect. It can show up in quiet, confusing, and unexpected ways. Here are some lesser-known symptoms of grief you might be experiencing:

• 😵‍💫 Forgetfulness or brain fog
• 💤 Exhaustion, no matter how much you rest
• 😠 Irritability or sudden mood swings
• 🧍‍♀️ Feeling disconnected or numb
• 🍽️ Changes in appetite (eating too much or not at all)
• 🧠 Trouble concentrating or making decisions
• 🛌 Wanting to withdraw or isolate yourself
• 🫨 Anxiety or panic that seems to come out of nowhere
• 😢 Crying unexpectedly or feeling flat and emotionless
• 🤯 Overthinking or feeling like your brain won’t shut off
• 🫥 Feeling guilty for moments of joy or laughter
• 🗓️ Losing track of time or forgetting important dates
• 😶 Feeling like you’re just “going through the motions”
• 😔 A deep sense of restlessness or emptiness
• ❤️‍🩹 Physical symptoms like chest tightness, stomach issues, or aches

✨ You’re not broken. You’re grieving. And you don’t have to go through it alone.

👉 Join the Comfort Connection Newsletter for gentle grief support, compassionate guidance, and hope sent right to your inbox.

Comment the word “LIST” to get the Comfort Connection every week ♥️

#GriefSupport #LesserKnownGriefSymptoms #ChildLossAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #ComfortConnection

Grief doesn’t always look the way people expect. It can show up in quiet, confusing, and unexpected ways. Here are some lesser-known symptoms of grief you might be experiencing:

• 😵‍💫 Forgetfulness or brain fog
• 💤 Exhaustion, no matter how much you rest
• 😠 Irritability or sudden mood swings
• 🧍‍♀️ Feeling disconnected or numb
• 🍽️ Changes in appetite (eating too much or not at all)
• 🧠 Trouble concentrating or making decisions
• 🛌 Wanting to withdraw or isolate yourself
• 🫨 Anxiety or panic that seems to come out of nowhere
• 😢 Crying unexpectedly or feeling flat and emotionless
• 🤯 Overthinking or feeling like your brain won’t shut off
• 🫥 Feeling guilty for moments of joy or laughter
• 🗓️ Losing track of time or forgetting important dates
• 😶 Feeling like you’re just “going through the motions”
• 😔 A deep sense of restlessness or emptiness
• ❤️‍🩹 Physical symptoms like chest tightness, stomach issues, or aches

✨ You’re not broken. You’re grieving. And you don’t have to go through it alone.

👉 Join the Comfort Connection Newsletter for gentle grief support, compassionate guidance, and hope sent right to your inbox.

Comment the word “LIST” to get the Comfort Connection every week ♥️

#GriefSupport #LesserKnownGriefSymptoms #ChildLossAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #ComfortConnection

Grief changes everything.
⁣
I used to thrive on connection, crowds, conversation.
But after loss, even small talk feels exhausting.
⁣
It’s not that I stopped loving people —
I just don’t have the energy to show up.
⁣
If you’ve felt this shift too… you’re NORMAL.
You’re grieving.
⁣
✨ There’s nothing wrong with needing more space, more silence, more solitude.
⁣
You’re not alone in feeling this way. ❤️‍🩹

Drop a heart if you feel this way too ♥️

#GriefJourney #LifeAfterLoss #AngelMom #griefsupport #GrievingMother #GriefSupport #GriefChangesYou

Grief changes everything.
⁣
I used to thrive on connection, crowds, conversation.
But after loss, even small talk feels exhausting.
⁣
It’s not that I stopped loving people —
I just don’t have the energy to show up.
⁣
If you’ve felt this shift too… you’re NORMAL.
You’re grieving.
⁣
✨ There’s nothing wrong with needing more space, more silence, more solitude.
⁣
You’re not alone in feeling this way. ❤️‍🩹

Drop a heart if you feel this way too ♥️

#GriefJourney #LifeAfterLoss #AngelMom #griefsupport #GrievingMother #GriefSupport #GriefChangesYou

It's not easy, but it is definitely worth it whether it's at home, at work, or with your friends.

No one can read our minds. If others know what we need, they can better support us on this difficult journey through grief.

It's not easy, but it is definitely worth it whether it's at home, at work, or with your friends.

No one can read our minds. If others know what we need, they can better support us on this difficult journey through grief.

It seems like such a simple question. But for me, it’s the hardest one.

Because I have a child I can’t hold, one I can’t see grow up—but who is still mine in every way.

Do I explain? Do I protect their memory or protect myself from the awkward silence that follows?

Grief is complicated, and so is the answer.

Do you struggle with this question too??💔

🕊 Drop your child’s name below so we can honour them together. ⤵️⤵️

#SayTheirName #AngelMom #ChildLossAwareness #GrievingMoms #StillTheirMom

It seems like such a simple question. But for me, it’s the hardest one.

Because I have a child I can’t hold, one I can’t see grow up—but who is still mine in every way.

Do I explain? Do I protect their memory or protect myself from the awkward silence that follows?

Grief is complicated, and so is the answer.

Do you struggle with this question too??💔

🕊 Drop your child’s name below so we can honour them together. ⤵️⤵️

#SayTheirName #AngelMom #ChildLossAwareness #GrievingMoms #StillTheirMom

Some days the ache of missing my child feels heavier than others. Grief doesn’t ask for permission—it just shows up. And in those quiet moments, all I want is to speak their name, to make sure the world never forgets.

💫 If you’re missing your child in heaven today, too, I invite you to share their name in the comments. Let’s fill this space with love, remembrance, and the beautiful souls we carry in our hearts forever. 💛

#GrievingMoms #ChildLossAwareness #SayTheirName #AngelMoms #ForeverLovedNeverForgotten

Some days the ache of missing my child feels heavier than others. Grief doesn’t ask for permission—it just shows up. And in those quiet moments, all I want is to speak their name, to make sure the world never forgets.

💫 If you’re missing your child in heaven today, too, I invite you to share their name in the comments. Let’s fill this space with love, remembrance, and the beautiful souls we carry in our hearts forever. 💛

#GrievingMoms #ChildLossAwareness #SayTheirName #AngelMoms #ForeverLovedNeverForgotten

Every day, I strive to make my daughter in heaven proud. 💫

I carry her love in all I do—by choosing kindness, chasing purpose, and rising even when it’s hard.

She may not walk beside me, but she walks within me.

This life is for her, and because of her. 🤍

#GriefAndGrace #AngelMom #LivingForHer #LoveNeverDies #MakingHerProud

Every day, I strive to make my daughter in heaven proud. 💫

I carry her love in all I do—by choosing kindness, chasing purpose, and rising even when it’s hard.

She may not walk beside me, but she walks within me.

This life is for her, and because of her. 🤍

#GriefAndGrace #AngelMom #LivingForHer #LoveNeverDies #MakingHerProud

This week's episode is all about birthdays after child loss.

My daughter just had her 10th birthday in heaven (May 26) so this is a topic that I thought you might be wondering about - "What do I do on my child's birthday, besides fall apart??" 🙁

You can find the link to Apple Podcasts and Spotify in my BIO...

OR comment the words "GRIEF POD" below 👇 and I'll send the podcast link to your Instagram messages/DMs 💌

This week's episode is all about birthdays after child loss.

My daughter just had her 10th birthday in heaven (May 26) so this is a topic that I thought you might be wondering about - "What do I do on my child's birthday, besides fall apart??" 🙁

You can find the link to Apple Podcasts and Spotify in my BIO...

OR comment the words "GRIEF POD" below 👇 and I'll send the podcast link to your Instagram messages/DMs 💌

Yesterday was Katie’s birthday and this is what we did⤵️

✔️ Had fancy coffees at home
✔️ Delivered gourmet donuts to the funeral home
✔️ Went to our fave garden center and bought meaningful items
✔️ Had a delicious dinner with our son
✔️ Enjoyed Peanut Butter Pie and toasted Katie

I find that doing acts of kindness is what helps my heart the most ♥️
⁣
Here are a few simple ideas to try:

• Pay for a stranger’s coffee ☕
• Leave a kind note on a park bench 📝
• Donate books to a local library 📚
• Send a “just thinking of you” text 💌
• Volunteer for a cause your child loved 🕊
• Plant flowers in their honour 🌸
• Share a memory with someone new 💬
⁣
💜 These gestures may be small, but the love behind them is infinite.

AND… if you want some more ideas, check out my new podcast episode ⤵️⤵️
⁣
🎧 Listen to learn 7 gentle ways to honour your child on their birthday.⤵️

Link in bio. 💫

OR… comment “GRIEF POD” below 👇🏼 and I’ll send the link to your Instagram messages/DMs 📧

#griefsupport #childloss #grievingmother #bereavedmother #childlosssupport #lossofachild #grievingmom #griefjourney #griefpodcast

Yesterday was Katie’s birthday and this is what we did⤵️

✔️ Had fancy coffees at home
✔️ Delivered gourmet donuts to the funeral home
✔️ Went to our fave garden center and bought meaningful items
✔️ Had a delicious dinner with our son
✔️ Enjoyed Peanut Butter Pie and toasted Katie

I find that doing acts of kindness is what helps my heart the most ♥️
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Here are a few simple ideas to try:

• Pay for a stranger’s coffee ☕
• Leave a kind note on a park bench 📝
• Donate books to a local library 📚
• Send a “just thinking of you” text 💌
• Volunteer for a cause your child loved 🕊
• Plant flowers in their honour 🌸
• Share a memory with someone new 💬
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💜 These gestures may be small, but the love behind them is infinite.

AND… if you want some more ideas, check out my new podcast episode ⤵️⤵️
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🎧 Listen to learn 7 gentle ways to honour your child on their birthday.⤵️

Link in bio. 💫

OR… comment “GRIEF POD” below 👇🏼 and I’ll send the link to your Instagram messages/DMs 📧

#griefsupport #childloss #grievingmother #bereavedmother #childlosssupport #lossofachild #grievingmom #griefjourney #griefpodcast

The day that I gave birth to Katie will always be a day to celebrate.

May 26th will always be the day that I got to meet Katie, hold her, and admire her perfection as I started my journey as a mother.

Does my heart break becasue she is not physically here? You bet it does.

But I do my best to truly celebrate my daughter on May 26.

I highly recommend you listen to my latest podcast episode all about honouring our children in heaven on their birthdays.

You can find the link to listen on Apple or Spotify in my BIO...

OR...

Comment the words "GRIEF POD" below 👇 and I'll send you the link to listen straight to your Instagram DMs (messages) 💌

The day that I gave birth to Katie will always be a day to celebrate.

May 26th will always be the day that I got to meet Katie, hold her, and admire her perfection as I started my journey as a mother.

Does my heart break becasue she is not physically here? You bet it does.

But I do my best to truly celebrate my daughter on May 26.

I highly recommend you listen to my latest podcast episode all about honouring our children in heaven on their birthdays.

You can find the link to listen on Apple or Spotify in my BIO...

OR...

Comment the words "GRIEF POD" below 👇 and I'll send you the link to listen straight to your Instagram DMs (messages) 💌

This is Katie’s 10th birthday in heaven. I can hardly believe it 😞

We will spend the day doing acts of kindness in her memory and enjoying the day in ways that she would have.

Happy birthday Katie 😇

#GriefSupport #ChildLoss #AngelMom #GriefJourney

This is Katie’s 10th birthday in heaven. I can hardly believe it 😞

We will spend the day doing acts of kindness in her memory and enjoying the day in ways that she would have.

Happy birthday Katie 😇

#GriefSupport #ChildLoss #AngelMom #GriefJourney

Have you read my book?

Written FOR bereaved moms BY a bereaved mom.

Do you feel lost and alone since your child died? Are you unsure how to move forward? Journey to HEALING answers the fears and doubts experienced by bereaved mothers who want to learn to live again and offers honest, heartfelt advice.💔

Inside I share how to: 👇
* Cope with your heartache
* Overcome self-limiting beliefs about HEALING
* Determine strategies that work best for you
* Find peace and happiness
* Feel hope and comfort, knowing you are not alone.

I also include the experiences of 31 other bereaved mothers in this book that will leave you feeling connected and encouraged to bravely continue on. ❤️

📘 Comment the word "BOOK" 👇 and I will send the link to your DMS (instagram messages) 🔗

Have you read my book?

Written FOR bereaved moms BY a bereaved mom.

Do you feel lost and alone since your child died? Are you unsure how to move forward? Journey to HEALING answers the fears and doubts experienced by bereaved mothers who want to learn to live again and offers honest, heartfelt advice.💔

Inside I share how to: 👇
* Cope with your heartache
* Overcome self-limiting beliefs about HEALING
* Determine strategies that work best for you
* Find peace and happiness
* Feel hope and comfort, knowing you are not alone.

I also include the experiences of 31 other bereaved mothers in this book that will leave you feeling connected and encouraged to bravely continue on. ❤️

📘 Comment the word "BOOK" 👇 and I will send the link to your DMS (instagram messages) 🔗

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Want to get weekly messages of hope and encouragement?

Comment the word "LIST" 👇 below and I will DM you the link ❤️

Have you listened to this week's podcast episode all about this topic??

YOu can find the link to listen in my BIO

OR --> Comment the words "GRIEF POD" below ⤵️ and I"ll send the link to listen in a private message to your DMs

Have you listened to this week's podcast episode all about this topic??

YOu can find the link to listen in my BIO

OR --> Comment the words "GRIEF POD" below ⤵️ and I"ll send the link to listen in a private message to your DMs

Yesterday SUCKED! ⤵️

I woke up feeling it:

• “heavy”
• out of it
• unable to concentrate
• feeling super triggered
• way more emotional than my normal griefy self
• incapable of peopling

My son is leaving on a “guys car trip” tomorrow and I don’t know if it’s fear or the whole “car thing” is scaring my traumatized brain… but grief is simmering the top@surface… not to mention Katie’s 10th birthday I heaven is on Monday. Maybe that’s playing into things too??

I’m not sharing this for sympathy. I’m sharing it because this is real.

I try to show you HOPE as much as possible but today I am trying to be brave and share the ugly stuff too. 😞

And maybe someone else out there is feeling it too—and needs to know they’re not the only one barely holding on today.

If today is heavy for you too, I want you to know you’re not alone ❤️‍🩹

Let’s talk about the hard days without shame.

Drop a heart ♥️ if you get it, or share this with someone who’s grieving in silence.

#griefjourney #bereavedmom #lifeafterloss #childlossawareness #griefsupport #mentalhealthmatters #grieflove #grievingmother #healingthroughgrief #griefcommunity #griefisreal #grieffamily #harddaysgrief #youarenotalone #angelmom

Yesterday SUCKED! ⤵️

I woke up feeling it:

• “heavy”
• out of it
• unable to concentrate
• feeling super triggered
• way more emotional than my normal griefy self
• incapable of peopling

My son is leaving on a “guys car trip” tomorrow and I don’t know if it’s fear or the whole “car thing” is scaring my traumatized brain… but grief is simmering the top@surface… not to mention Katie’s 10th birthday I heaven is on Monday. Maybe that’s playing into things too??

I’m not sharing this for sympathy. I’m sharing it because this is real.

I try to show you HOPE as much as possible but today I am trying to be brave and share the ugly stuff too. 😞

And maybe someone else out there is feeling it too—and needs to know they’re not the only one barely holding on today.

If today is heavy for you too, I want you to know you’re not alone ❤️‍🩹

Let’s talk about the hard days without shame.

Drop a heart ♥️ if you get it, or share this with someone who’s grieving in silence.

#griefjourney #bereavedmom #lifeafterloss #childlossawareness #griefsupport #mentalhealthmatters #grieflove #grievingmother #healingthroughgrief #griefcommunity #griefisreal #grieffamily #harddaysgrief #youarenotalone #angelmom

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Hi, I'm Lisa. I'm a an Angel Mom.

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