Episode 270: Honoring Your Grief

Since this week’s livestream fell on Veteran’s Day here in the US, it made Gwen and I think about ideas of sacrifice and honor. We set aside this day to honor veterans and the sacrifices that they made while fighting to defend this country. Military awards...

Episode 264: Finding a little purpose

After the death of your child, everything becomes more challenging. Previously easy tasks like going to the grocery store suddenly seem almost impossible. Getting out of bed and showering in the morning no longer feels automatic. You may wonder how you will be able to...

Episode 259: The Podcast Turns 5

I cannot quite believe I have been doing the Always Andy’s Mom podcast for 5 years.  As of today, there have been well over 250,000 downloads in 128 countries as we share stories from around the world. This week, we went back to talk to guests who have been with...

Episode 257: Looking Back

This week is one that I have been dreading for a while now. Every year, as the calendar turns to August, I feel my dread and anxiety go up and with that, an increase in headaches and other physical symptoms as August 15th comes closer. Last year was especially bad as...

Episode 254: Blame & Forgiveness

I have thought a lot recently about blame in the context of grief. When a child dies, it is natural for feelings of blame to emerge. Whether we blame ourselves, blame our child, blame another person, or even put the blame on God, there is a lot of it to go around....