If you've ever whispered, "God… I don't understand what You're doing," this episode is for you. When grief makes everything feel uncertain and the road forward unclear, faith can start to feel fragile — even when your heart still longs for God.

This Advent series invites you to walk toward Christmas in a different way — through the eyes of Mary. Not as a polished holiday story, but as the journey of a mother learning to trust God when the future made no sense. Each episode(6 total) offers space to reflect, breathe, and prepare your heart without pressure or performance.

In this episode, you'll explore…

• Why questioning God doesn't mean you've lost your faith

• What Mary's story reveals about trusting God in uncertainty

• How faith can exist even when understanding doesn't

• Why Advent begins with surrender, not celebration

If your heart is tired of trying to understand everything on your own, press play and join me for this first quiet step of Advent. You are not walking this road alone — God meets you gently in the questions.

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
This season carries so much weight, and I want to make sure you have the support you need.
That's why the Holiday Flash Offer is extended through December 15.
When you book your 1:1 session, you'll also receive my brand-new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms.

👉 Book your session: Here

💙 Free Support Group
Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand.
This free monthly gathering is a safe place for your heart to breathe.

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📘 The Grief Roadmap Waitlist
If you're longing for community, deeper healing, and a step-by-step path forward,
the next round of The Grief Roadmap opens 2026.
When you join the waitlist, you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens —
and you'll get early access bonuses that won't be offered anywhere else.

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• Grief Survival Guide
• Worship Playlist
• Weekly Newsletter
• Blog
• Podcast (Tuesdays & Saturdays)

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— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

You made it through Thanksgiving. Whether this was your first holiday without your child or another year navigating memories and emotional weight, I want you to pause long enough to recognize this: you showed up in your grief. Not because you pretended to be okay, and not because you handled every moment smoothly, but because your love for your child is still alive within you — and that love gave you the strength to face what felt impossible.

As we step into December, many grieving moms begin to wrestle with a familiar question: If my child is no longer walking beside me, do I still have purpose? It can feel confusing, heavy, or even painful to imagine the future when the one you love is no longer here to share it. Today, we're exploring why purpose after child loss is not something you figure out or force — and why it may not look anything like you expect.

Inside this conversation, you'll discover…

• why purpose doesn't begin with a plan, goal, or calling

• what Jesus reveals about hearts that struggle to hear hope

• how Isaiah's encounter with God reframes purpose in grief

• why a willing heart matters more than certainty, confidence, or direction

Purpose is not something you earn or achieve. You don't have to know what's next, feel strong, or perform your way into it. If all you can offer today is a quiet, tear-soaked, honest whisper — "Here I am, Lord" — that is where purpose in grief begins.

Press play and take a breath, friend. God is not asking you to figure out your future. He's simply inviting you to be open to Him right where you are. 💛

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
This season carries so much weight, and I want to make sure you have the support you need.
That's why the Holiday Flash Offer is extended through December 15.
When you book your 1:1 session, you'll also receive my brand-new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms.

👉 Book your session: Here

💙 Free Support Group
Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand.
This free monthly gathering is a safe place for your heart to breathe.

👉 Join the group:Here

📘 The Grief Roadmap Waitlist
If you're longing for community, deeper healing, and a step-by-step path forward,
the next round of The Grief Roadmap opens 2026.
When you join the waitlist, you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens —
and you'll get early access bonuses that won't be offered anywhere else.

👉 Join the waitlist: Here

📚 Free Resources
• Grief Survival Guide
• Worship Playlist
• Weekly Newsletter
• Blog
• Podcast (Tuesdays & Saturdays)

👉 See all free resources: Here

— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

When you're living with child loss, time doesn't erase the pain—it reshapes it. Some moments still feel like the very beginning, and others reveal how love, surrender, and God's faithfulness make room for hope. If you've ever wondered whether grief will always feel this heavy, you are not alone in that question.

In today's episode, Teresa and her husband Tony reflect on seven years without their son Andrew walking beside them. Not as experts with answers, but as parents who have been carried by God through shock, questions, identity shifts, and unexpected peace. Their story isn't a step-by-step guide, but a true testimony of how grief and hope can live together.

Listen in as Teresa and Tony help you process your grief through the lens of time and the seven themes that shaped their journey.

The seven themes you'll hear are:

• Shock

• Anger & Hard Questions

• Identity Shaking

• Learning to Breathe Again

• Surrender

• Being Shaped by Truth

• Living With Hope

Wherever you are on this journey—whether you're still numb, wrestling with questions, or slowly learning how to live again—this episode will remind you of something true: your story is still unfolding, God is still present, and hope is still growing. Press play, friend. You are not walking this road alone. 💛

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
This season carries so much weight, and I want to make sure you have the support you need.
That's why the Holiday Flash Offer is extended through December 15.
When you book your 1:1 session, you'll also receive my brand-new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms.

👉 Book your session: Here

💙 Free Support Group
Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand.
This free monthly gathering is a safe place for your heart to breathe.

👉 Join the group:Here

📘 The Grief Roadmap Waitlist
If you're longing for community, deeper healing, and a step-by-step path forward,
the next round of The Grief Roadmap opens 2026.
When you join the waitlist, you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens —
and you'll get early access bonuses that won't be offered anywhere else.

👉 Join the waitlist: Here

📚 Free Resources
• Grief Survival Guide
• Worship Playlist
• Weekly Newsletter
• Blog
• Podcast (Tuesdays & Saturdays)

👉 See all free resources: Here

— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

When the holidays arrive after child loss, the question that rises in your heart isn't "How do I get through Thanksgiving?"
It's "How do I carry my child with me into a day they should still be part of?"

Thanksgiving changes after loss.
Not because you're doing anything wrong — but because love changed you.
And when love changes you, traditions change too.
You don't have to pretend you're okay.
You don't have to do things the way you always have.
And you certainly don't have to hide your child's name to make others comfortable.

When the holidays arrive after child loss, it can feel like everything familiar suddenly carries a different weight.
You might find yourself longing for the traditions you once shared…
yet unsure what to do with them now.
Nothing feels the same — but it doesn't all have to feel heavy.

This episode is a soft place to land during Thanksgiving week.
We're talking about how to bring your child's love into the traditions you choose to keep .

In this episode, you'll learn…

• why honoring your child begins with giving yourself permission

• how simple, meaningful gestures carry more love than big traditions

• how to create space for love—not sadness—to lead your holiday

• what it looks like to enter Thanksgiving with peace instead of fear

If your heart is aching for a way to include your child this Thanksgiving, this episode will help you breathe again.
You're not alone. Jesus is with you in every step, and your child's love is still part of your story.

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
This season carries so much weight, and I want to make sure you have the support you need.
That's why the Holiday Flash Offer is extended through December 15.
When you book your 1:1 session, you'll also receive my brand-new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms.

👉 Book your session: Here

💙 Free Support Group
Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand.
This free monthly gathering is a safe place for your heart to breathe.

👉 Join the group:Here

📘 The Grief Roadmap Waitlist
If you're longing for community, deeper healing, and a step-by-step path forward,
the next round of The Grief Roadmap opens 2026.
When you join the waitlist, you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens —
and you'll get early access bonuses that won't be offered anywhere else.

👉 Join the waitlist: Here

📚 Free Resources
• Grief Survival Guide
• Worship Playlist
• Weekly Newsletter
• Blog
• Podcast (Tuesdays & Saturdays)

👉 See all free resources: Here

— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

When Thanksgiving comes around and your heart is still grieving, it can feel like the whole world expects something from you that you don't have to give. Gratitude feels complicated. The empty chair feels louder than the celebration. And you may find yourself wondering how to make it through a holiday that doesn't look anything like it used to.

In today's episode, we walk through a different way of approaching Thanksgiving — one that honors your grief while helping you see Jesus in the places you didn't expect. You'll hear the story behind the very first Thanksgiving declared in America, a story rooted in deep sorrow, and how that truth can steady your heart this year.

Inside this conversation, you'll discover…

• how grief and gratitude can coexist even when your heart feels fragile

• how shifting your focus helps you notice Jesus right in the middle of your story

• why small moments of thankfulness open the door to God's peace

• one simple practice to help you see His faithfulness as Thanksgiving approaches

If this holiday feels heavy or confusing, you're not doing anything wrong. You're walking a road no mother ever imagined. My prayer is that this episode gives you room to breathe, helps you notice Jesus in your own story, and reminds you that you never walk into a holiday — or a valley — alone. Press play when you're ready.

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✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
This season carries so much weight, and I want to make sure you have the support you need.
That's why the Holiday Flash Offer is extended through December 15.
When you book your 1:1 session, you'll also receive my brand-new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms.

👉 Book your session:Here

Free Support Group
Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand.
💙 Join the group: Here

Free Resources
Survival Guide • Masterclass Day-1 (reply for Day-2) • Worship Playlist • Weekly newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tues & Sat)
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— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

There are moments in grief when nothing in your world feels steady anymore. Your body feels on high alert, your mind keeps scanning for danger, and your heart feels afraid in ways you can't fully name. If this season has stirred up those feelings of unsafety, you're not alone. Today's conversation speaks directly into that tender, vulnerable place.

You'll hear from two women who understand this depth of grief on both a personal and professional level. Erin Nelson—who has endured the loss of her husband, her mother, and her son—is also an advanced certified trauma practitioner who's spent more than 20 years supporting grieving families. She's joined by Colleen Montague, a licensed marriage and family therapist who works closely with parents and children in the aftermath of loss. Together, they offer a compassionate, grounded perspective on fear, faith, family grief, and why it's so normal to feel unsafe after someone you love dies.

In this episode, you'll learn…

• why grief can make your whole body feel unsafe—and how God gently restores steadiness

• how children, teens, and adults experience grief differently inside the same family

• simple ways to stay grounded when fear pulls you into the past or the future

• why community matters more than ever when grief feels overwhelming

Here are the resources mentioned in today's conversation:

• Book: When Grief Comes Home: A Gentle Guide for Living Through Loss While Supporting Your Child by Erin Nelson & Colleen Montague — available on Amazon: When Grief Comes Home

• Jessica's House (California) — a grief support center for children and families: https://www.jessicashouse.org

• NACG (National Alliance for Children's Grief) — search for a grief program near you by entering your ZIP code: https://nacg.org

• The Dougy Center — the first grief center for children in the U.S., offering nationwide resources: https://www.dougy.org

As you listen, my prayer is that your heart feels met, seen, and steadied. God is not distant from your fear—He's already holding you in it. When you're ready, press play and let this conversation remind you that you don't have to walk through this season alone.

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
This season carries so much weight, and I want to make sure you have the support you need.
That's why the Holiday Flash Offer is extended through December 15.
When you book your 1:1 session, you'll also receive my brand-new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms.

👉 Book your session:Here

Free Support Group
Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand.
💙 Join the group: Here

Free Resources
Survival Guide • Masterclass Day-1 (reply for Day-2) • Worship Playlist • Weekly newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tues & Sat)
📚 See all free resources: Here

— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

When family gatherings start to fill the calendar, it can stir up a whole new layer of grief. Maybe someone says the wrong thing—or worse, no one says anything at all. The ache of feeling unseen and misunderstood can make you want to skip it all together.

In this episode, we'll talk about what to do when family doesn't understand your grief, and how to protect your peace without closing your heart. These truths will help you breathe again, set healthy boundaries, and walk into the holidays with grace instead of dread.

Inside this conversation, you'll discover:

• The difference between grace and boundaries—and why you need both.

• A simple way to respond when family comments sting or silence hurts.

• How to release expectations that steal your peace and leave you empty.

• The reminder that you don't need their understanding to heal—God's presence is enough.

If this time of year feels heavy, you don't have to face it alone. Tune in and let's walk through it together. There's hope, there's room to breathe, and there's peace waiting for you—even when others don't understand your grief. 💛

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
A special 1:1 Grief Mentor Session to help you prepare your heart for the season ahead.
Through November 22, book your Holiday sale session and receive my new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms
👉 Book your session:Here

Free Support Group
Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand.
💙 Join the group: Here

Free Resources
Survival Guide • Masterclass Day-1 (reply for Day-2) • Worship Playlist • Weekly newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tues & Sat)
📚 See all free resources: Here

— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

You may have felt it before — that fleeting moment of calm when the tears pause,
and suddenly guilt sneaks in.
"If I can feel peace, does that mean I'm moving on?"

Friend, that moment isn't proof that you're done grieving.
It's evidence that God is still holding you.

Peace doesn't erase the ache.
It walks beside it.
And when you allow God to meet you right where the sorrow still lives,
you'll begin to see that peace and grief can coexist in the same heart.

Inside this episode, you'll discover:

• The truth about what peace really is (and what it's not)

• How to recognize peace as a sign of God's faithfulness, not your forgetting

• Why surrendering control allows peace to deepen and stay

• The simple way to let peace become a resting place, not a destination

If you've been afraid that peace means letting go of your child's memory,
this conversation will set your heart free.
Press play and let God remind you — peace doesn't mean you're finished grieving.
It means He's not finished healing you. 💛

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
A special 1:1 Grief Mentor Session to help you prepare your heart for the season ahead.
Through November 22, book your Holiday sale session and receive my new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms
👉 Book your session:Here

Free Support Group
Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand.
💙 Join the group: Here

Free Resources
Survival Guide • Masterclass Day-1 (reply for Day-2) • Worship Playlist • Weekly newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tues & Sat)
📚 See all free resources: Here

— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor