Episode 75: Grief and Guilt

As a working mom, I think I felt some type of guilt almost every day. I never felt like I was doing enough. I would feel guilty about not spending enough time with my kids, missing school parties, or not being able to volunteer as much as some other moms. In addition...

Episode 74: Daren’s Mom

‘Paying it forward’ is a phrase that is often used in our culture. Today’s guest, Ann, says that has been the way she has always tried to live her life even before it became popular. She worked to teach her three children to live that way as well....

Episode 73: Jimbo’s Mom

When friends were recently asked to talk about Carolyn’s son, Jimmy (or Jimbo as many of his friends liked to call him), he was described as being a light to others and someone who always seemed to have a smile on his face. He was active, involved in sports and...

Episode 72: Ahsha’s Mom

Well-meaning people say these words to me all of the time – “You are so strong! I could never do what you do!” They mean that they admire me for what I have done, but I actually hate those words. For me, calling me ‘strong’ is, in fact,...

Episode 71: Robbie’s Mom

To say that losing a child is hard at any time would be a vast understatement, but losing a child while in the midst of a global pandemic adds a whole new level of complication. There are no friends and family surrounding you at a big funeral bringing you piles of...

Episode 70: Rachel’s Mom

Michelle’s daughter, Rachel, was just 17 years old when she died unexpectedly in a tragic accident. Packed in those 17 years, however, was a lifetime of profound wisdom. From a young age, various people who were exposed to Rachel called her an ‘old...