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257. Why I Feel So Alone After Child Loss: Hidden Layers No One Talks About

2026-02-1715:40

When the house gets quiet and the weight of missing your child feels heavier than you can possibly bear, it's natural to look for a place to retreat. Whether you are leaning on your family to carry the weight or retreating inward to manage it all alone, you might be surprised to find that your "hiding place" is actually a response to the hidden layers of grief that no one warned you about. This episode is a gentle but honest look at how we survive the unthinkable. We're moving past the surface-level "I'm fine" and looking at the patterns that quietly shape your days. If you feel like you're stuck in a cycle of just getting through the next hour, this conversation will help you identify the deeper layers keeping you isolated so you can begin to find your way back to a place of connection. Inside this conversation, you'll discover: The "Hiding Place" Audit: How to identify where you are retreating—whether it's through "staying busy," scrolling, or complete emotional shutdown. The Burden of the Surviving Child: A candid look at whether you are unintentionally asking your other children to carry more than they were meant to. Isolation vs. Solitude: Why your current coping mechanisms might be keeping you stuck in survival mode instead of moving toward healing. The "Function over Feeling" Trap: Why staying busy feels like safety, but might actually be the very thing keeping your heart from finding rest. I want you to know that you don't have to carry the heavy layers of loss by yourself. There is a safe place for you to be seen, heard, and understood without judgment. Press play, take a deep breath, and remember that even in your darkest hiding place, God sees you, He loves you, and He is waiting to meet you right where you are. ✨ Live Gathering for Grieving Moms — February 26 & 27 If you're realizing that life without your child has shifted everything — the way you see yourself, your relationships, and the future you thought you were moving toward — you don't have to navigate that disorientation on your own. I'm hosting a two-day live gathering for grieving moms. This will be a time to come together, be present, and talk honestly about grief, identity, and what it looks like to keep lliving when life no longer feels familiar. 👉 Learn more and register here: LIVE GATHERING LINK Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

256. Why Grief Pulls You Back: The Hidden Cost of Peace and the Risk of Trusting Again

2026-02-1414:34

Why does it feel like every time you start to feel a bit of peace, you get pulled right back into the pain? You aren't choosing to stay stuck, and you certainly aren't trying to live in this dark place, yet it keeps happening. You take one step forward, something shifts, and suddenly you are pulling inward again, feeling like your thoughts are spiraling out of control. In this episode, we're going one layer deeper into why grief does this and uncovering the "silent coping mechanism" that might be holding you back. We'll look at a familiar story from the Book of Exodus to understand why freedom requires more than just leaving the past behind—it requires a new way of walking that might feel a little risky at first. Inside this conversation, you'll discover… 🤍 You'll hear about the "silent coping mechanism" you likely don't even realize you're using—and why it's blocking the very peace you're praying for. 🤍 You'll learn why "knowing the truth" isn't the same as "living the truth" and the one thing required to bridge that gap. 🤍 You'll discover the "hidden cost" of taking a step forward and why your heart perceives this move as a high-risk gamble. 🤍 You'll hear what God offered the Israelites instead of a map, and how that same gift is the key to your path forward today. If your heart is tired of the "back and forth" struggle and you're longing for a rest that actually lasts, this episode is for you. You don't have to figure out the whole wilderness today; you just have to see the path He is lighting up just for you. ✨ Live Gathering for Grieving Moms — February 26 & 27 If you're realizing that life without your child has shifted everything — the way you see yourself, your relationships, and the future you thought you were moving toward — you don't have to navigate that disorientation on your own. I'm hosting a two-day live gathering for grieving moms. This will be a time to come together, be present, and talk honestly about grief, identity, and what it looks like to keep lliving when life no longer feels familiar. 👉 Learn more and register here: LIVE GATHERING LINK Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

255.Why Am I Still Just Surviving? Moving from Pain to Peace After Child Loss

2026-02-1030:55

Have you ever felt like all you are doing is coping? One day turns into the next, and suddenly you find yourself six months down the road—or even a year—yet you feel like you are still standing in the exact same place you were on day one. You are living your life entirely inside the circumstances of your child's death, exhausted from the constant "push" to just get through the hour, and you've begun to wonder if peace is even a reality for you anymore. In this episode, we are going to pull back the curtain on the "survival mode" trap and look at your pain through a different lens. You will discover how to move from a place of being confined by your loss into a spacious, open place where life is still possible and hope is allowed to breathe again. Inside this conversation, you'll discover: The hidden reason why the very coping mechanisms that kept you alive in the beginning might be what is keeping you stuck today. How to distinguish between "pushing" through your grief and being "pulled" into the healing path God has prepared for you. The three simple concepts that will clear the "Grief Brain" confusion and help you see a path forward. Why moving into a place of peace doesn't mean leaving your child behind, but rather finding a new way to carry them with you. You don't have to stay exhausted by the weight of just getting through. There is a way to honor your child while also stepping into the life God intends for you—one where the overwhelm of grief no longer clouds your vision. Press play, friend, and let's take this gentle step together toward the light of His presence, where hope lives and life is still waiting for you. ✨ Live Gathering for Grieving Moms — February 26 & 27 If you're realizing that life without your child has shifted everything — the way you see yourself, your relationships, and the future you thought you were moving toward — you don't have to navigate that disorientation on your own. I'm hosting a two-day live gathering for grieving moms. This will be a time to come together, be present, and talk honestly about grief, identity, and what it looks like to keep lliving when life no longer feels familiar. 👉 Learn more and register here: LIVE GATHERING LINK 📘 The Grief Roadmap — Waitlist Open The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure how to move forward after the loss of their child — and are longing for steady support, structure, and guidance as they learn how to live with loss. Joining the waitlist: • Keeps you informed as details are released • Gives you early access when enrollment opens on February 19 • Includes waitlist-only benefits not offered elsewhere The next group begins March 5. 👉 Join the waitlist here: WAITLIST LINK Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

254. What to Do When You Feel Faith Slipping and God Feels Absent After Child Loss

2026-02-0714:48

If you believe in God but can't feel Him anywhere right now, you're not alone. When your child is no longer walking beside you, faith can feel fragile, confusing, and even unsafe to hold. You still pray. You still believe. But God feels distant, quiet, and harder to find than ever before. In this episode, we sit inside that ache without rushing past it. This is an honest conversation for grieving moms who are doing their best to hold on, even as their grip feels loose. You'll hear why this experience is deeply human, deeply biblical, and not a failure of your faith—especially after a loss that has turned your world upside down. In this episode, we'll explore together… Why faith can feel harder to hold after child loss—even when you still believe What Scripture shows us about seasons when God feels absent or unreachable How grief disrupts the way we hear, sense, and experience God's presence Why needing something tangible to hold onto doesn't mean you're weak in faith If your faith feels fragile right now, I want you to know this: God is not offended by your questions, your confusion, or your aching heart. He is closer than you realize—even in the silence. Press play, friend. Let's sit with this together. ✨ Live Gathering for Grieving Moms — February 26 & 27 If you're realizing that life without your child has shifted everything — the way you see yourself, your relationships, and the future you thought you were moving toward — you don't have to navigate that disorientation on your own. I'm hosting a two-day live gathering for grieving moms. This will be a time to come together, be present, and talk honestly about grief, identity, and what it looks like to keep lliving when life no longer feels familiar. 👉 Learn more and register here: LIVE GATHERING LINK 📘 The Grief Roadmap — Waitlist Open The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure how to move forward after the loss of their child — and are longing for steady support, structure, and guidance as they learn how to live with loss. Joining the waitlist: • Keeps you informed as details are released • Gives you early access when enrollment opens on February 19 • Includes waitlist-only benefits not offered elsewhere The next group begins March 5. 👉 Join the waitlist here: WAITLIST LINK Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

253. I Don't Recognize Myself Anymore — Understanding Identity After Child Loss

2026-02-0323:55

You don't wake up one day and decide you're a different person. It happens slowly — as the life you expected is taken away and survival becomes your focus. And then one day, you realize the woman looking back at you doesn't feel familiar anymore. If you've found yourself thinking, "I don't know who I am now," — you're not alone. In this episode, we talk about the disorienting identity shift that often comes after child loss — not in the earliest days, but later, when the shock wears off and reality settles in. This is the stage many grieving moms aren't prepared for, and rarely hear named. This conversation will help you understand what's happening inside you, why it feels so unsettling, and how Scripture speaks directly into this place of grief. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why identity rupture doesn't happen right away — and why that delayed realization can feel so destabilizing How Naomi's story in the book of Ruth mirrors the loss of self many grieving moms experience What it means when you don't recognize yourself anymore — and why that awareness matters How naming this stage of grief becomes the first step toward clarity, steadiness, and movement If you're standing in that in-between place — no longer who you were, but unsure of who you're becoming — this episode is for you. ✨ Live Gathering for Grieving Moms — February 26 & 27 If you're realizing that life without your child has shifted everything — the way you see yourself, your relationships, and the future you thought you were moving toward — you don't have to navigate that disorientation on your own. I'm hosting a two-day live gathering for grieving moms. This will be a time to come together, be present, and talk honestly about grief, identity, and what it looks like to keep lliving when life no longer feels familiar. 👉 Learn more and register here: LIVE GATHERING LINK 📘 The Grief Roadmap — Waitlist Open The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure how to move forward after the loss of their child — and are longing for steady support, structure, and guidance as they learn how to live with loss. Joining the waitlist: • Keeps you informed as details are released • Gives you early access when enrollment opens on February 19 • Includes waitlist-only benefits not offered elsewhere The next group begins March 5. 👉 Join the waitlist here: WAITLIST LINK Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

252. I Don't Need More Grief Tips — I Need Something That Actually Works

2026-01-3115:31

You've listened. You've prayed. You've read the books and tried the suggestions. And yet… you still feel stuck. If you're a grieving mom who keeps searching for relief but can't seem to find it, this episode names what's really happening beneath the surface — and why trying harder isn't the answer. Many grieving moms stay caught in survival mode, absorbing more and more information, hoping the next insight will finally bring peace. But grief doesn't heal through endless input. It heals when faith is given structure and space to move. In this episode, you'll hear the story of a woman in Scripture who tried everything for twelve years — and how one small step of faith changed everything. Inside this conversation, you'll hear about: Why grief can make thinking feel safer than taking a step The difference between hearing truth and moving with faith How survival mode keeps grieving moms stuck Why relief doesn't come from knowing more, but from taking the next step What the woman with the issue of blood teaches us about faith, risk, and healing If you've been worn down by suggestions and still don't know what to do next, this episode offers clarity, Scripture, and a steadier way forward. You don't need all the answers. You just need the next faithful step. 📘 THE GRIEF ROADMAP — WAITLIST OPEN If you're longing for ongoing support, community, and a more structured path through grief, the Grief Roadmap waitlist is open now. The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are ready to stop navigating grief alone and want steady guidance over time. Joining the waitlist simply keeps you informed and gives you early access when enrollment opens — including bonuses not offered elsewhere. The program opens to the waitlist first on February 19th. I'm planning something special just for the waitlist moms-you don't want to miss this friends. The next class starts March 5th. 👉 Join the waitlist: Here ___________________________________________________________________________ Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

251. Why I'm Afraid to Surrender After Loss—and What is God Really Asking?

2026-01-2719:03

If the word surrender makes your chest tighten instead of bringing peace, you're not alone. After loss—especially child loss—surrender can feel dangerous. It can sound like vulnerability, exposure, or risk. And when you've already lost what mattered most, even the idea of opening your hands again can feel terrifying. In this episode, we're gently unpacking why surrender feels so unsafe after grief, what control is really doing for your heart, and how God isn't asking you to release your child—but to release the unbearable weight of trying to protect yourself from ever being hurt again. Inside this conversation, you'll discover… Why surrender often feels threatening after trauma, not comforting How control becomes a survival response—not a personality flaw What the story of Noah teaches us about trusting God with what we've never seen How surrender isn't about certainty—it's about relationship If you've been bracing yourself, gripping tightly, or trying to stay one step ahead of pain, this episode is for you. God is not asking you to be fearless—He's inviting you to be held. And you don't have to walk into that alone. Press play and let Him meet you right where you are. 📘 THE GRIEF ROADMAP — WAITLIST OPEN If you're longing for ongoing support, community, and a more structured path through grief, the Grief Roadmap waitlist is open now. The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are ready to stop navigating grief alone and want steady guidance over time. Joining the waitlist simply keeps you informed and gives you early access when enrollment opens — including bonuses not offered elsewhere. 👉 Join the waitlist: Here Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

250. Why Can't I Stop Thinking About My Grief—and How to Find Relief

2026-01-2424:39

Your mind won't turn off. Every thought seems to loop back to your loss—what you should be feeling, what you shouldn't, what this means about you, why you're still here, and why nothing seems to change. You're not falling apart… but you're not really living either. And the more you think about your grief, the more trapped you feel inside your own head. In this episode, I want to help you name what's actually happening when grief pulls you inward like this—and why thinking harder about your pain isn't bringing the relief you hoped it would. We'll look at what Scripture says about this mental spiral, why it makes so much sense in grief, and how God offers something different than endless self-analysis. In this conversation, you'll hear about: Why grief naturally turns you inward—and when that starts working against you The difference between self-awareness and getting stuck in your own head What Scripture reveals about why thinking harder doesn't lead to healing How God gently leads us out of mental spirals and into spaciousness again If you've been living inside your thoughts, trying to understand your way out of pain, I want you to know—you're not doing grief wrong. This episode is an invitation to breathe, to soften, and to consider that relief may not come from figuring yourself out, but from letting God lead you out of the places you've been stuck. You don't have to carry this alone. God is closer than you think—and He is not rushing you. 🤍 Ways to Receive Support ✨ 1:1 GRIEF MENTOR SESSIONS If your heart feels overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure how to carry what you're feeling right now, a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session offers a quiet, personal space to be heard and supported. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer compassionate, faith-centered personalized guidance to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward — without rushing or fixing. (I use simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are) These sessions are especially helpful if you feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure what kind of support you need next. 👉 Book your session: Here 📘 THE GRIEF ROADMAP — WAITLIST OPEN If you're longing for ongoing support, community, and a more structured path through grief, the Grief Roadmap waitlist is open now. The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are ready to stop navigating grief alone and want steady guidance over time. Joining the waitlist simply keeps you informed and gives you early access when enrollment opens — including bonuses not offered elsewhere. 👉 Join the waitlist: Here 💙 FREE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP If you need a gentle place to show up, say your child's name, and sit with others who understand, join the free monthly support group. 👉 Join the group: Here 📚 FREE RESOURCES If you're not ready for live support, you can begin here: • Grief Survival Guide • Worship Playlist • Weekly Newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tuesdays & Saturdays) 👉 Explore free resources: Here Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

249. Why Me? Why My Family? What God Says About You

2026-01-2031:15

There are questions grief makes you ask that you never planned to ask. Questions you don't always say out loud. Questions that feel too heavy, too raw, or too dangerous to voice—especially when they're aimed at God. If you've ever whispered, Why me? Why my family? and then wondered what that even says about you… this episode is for you. In this conversation, we talk about how grief doesn't just break your heart—it reshapes how you see yourself. It can quietly rewrite your identity, your confidence, and your sense of purpose. And when that happens, it's easy to start believing things about yourself that God never said. Today, we're slowing down long enough to look at what Scripture actually speaks into those questions. Inside this episode, you'll discover… Why grief doesn't just affect your emotions—it changes how you see who you are What Moses' story reveals about identity, fear, and feeling unqualified How God responds when we feel incapable, unseen, or overwhelmed Why God's presence matters more than your strength If you've been carrying these questions alone, I want you to know you don't have to. This episode is an invitation to stop wrestling in silence and start listening for what God is gently saying about you. Press play, take a deep breath, and let this be a moment of rest for your heart. God is closer than you think—and He has not forgotten you. 🤍 Ways to Receive Support ✨ 1:1 GRIEF MENTOR SESSIONS If your heart feels overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure how to carry what you're feeling right now, a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session offers a quiet, personal space to be heard and supported. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer compassionate, faith-centered personalized guidance to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward — without rushing or fixing. (I use simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are) These sessions are especially helpful if you feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure what kind of support you need next. 👉 Book your session: Here 📘 THE GRIEF ROADMAP — WAITLIST OPEN If you're longing for ongoing support, community, and a more structured path through grief, the Grief Roadmap waitlist is open now. The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are ready to stop navigating grief alone and want steady guidance over time. Joining the waitlist simply keeps you informed and gives you early access when enrollment opens — including bonuses not offered elsewhere. 👉 Join the waitlist: Here 💙 FREE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP If you need a gentle place to show up, say your child's name, and sit with others who understand, join the free monthly support group. 👉 Join the group: Here 📚 FREE RESOURCES If you're not ready for live support, you can begin here: • Grief Survival Guide • Worship Playlist • Weekly Newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tuesdays & Saturdays) 👉 Explore free resources: Here Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

248. Why Do Bad Grief Days Feel Like Starting Over? What Am I Missing

2026-01-1723:13

Some days, grief doesn't feel like a wave—it feels like your starting over. You wake up and everything is there again: the ache, the weight, the questions. And you start wondering… Why does this undo me so easily? Why does it always feel like I'm back at the beginning? In this episode, I want to sit with that question— to look at it more honestly. Because what if those "starting over" days aren't proof that you're not making progress? What if they're pointing to something deeper—something your heart has been trying to tell you all along? Inside this conversation, you'll explore: Why some grief days feel heavier than others, even when nothing "new" has happened The one thing many grieving moms don't realize they're missing The beliefs that quietly keep you stuck in the same emotional cycle A story from Scripture that may change how you think about peace, progress, and healing If you've been feeling discouraged by how easily grief can knock you off your feet, I want you to hear this: you are not going backward. There may be more happening in those hard moments than you've ever been taught to see. Press play, and let's talk about it together. This is a very powerful episode and has the potential to open your eyes in a way nothing else has before. 🤍 Ways to Receive Support ✨ 1:1 GRIEF MENTOR SESSIONS If your heart feels overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure how to carry what you're feeling right now, a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session offers a quiet, personal space to be heard and supported. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer compassionate, faith-centered personalized guidance to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward — without rushing or fixing. (I use simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are) These sessions are especially helpful if you feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure what kind of support you need next. 👉 Book your session: Here 📘 THE GRIEF ROADMAP — WAITLIST OPEN If you're longing for ongoing support, community, and a more structured path through grief, the Grief Roadmap waitlist is open now. The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are ready to stop navigating grief alone and want steady guidance over time. Joining the waitlist simply keeps you informed and gives you early access when enrollment opens — including bonuses not offered elsewhere. 👉 Join the waitlist: Here 💙 FREE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP If you need a gentle place to show up, say your child's name, and sit with others who understand, join the free monthly support group. 👉 Join the group: Here 📚 FREE RESOURCES If you're not ready for live support, you can begin here: • Grief Survival Guide • Worship Playlist • Weekly Newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tuesdays & Saturdays) 👉 Explore free resources: Here Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

247. I Don't Know What I Need Anymore-Why Grief Feels Unsustainable

2026-01-1325:55

"I don't know what I need anymore… I just know I can't keep doing this." If that sentence has been living quietly in your heart, you're not alone — and you're not failing. You're showing up, functioning, and doing what needs to be done, yet something inside you knows the way you've been surviving is starting to wear thin. In this episode, Teresa gently names why that feeling shows up after child loss — not as confusion or weakness, but as a natural response to grief disorienting your inner compass. Together, you'll explore why clarity often disappears in survival mode, and why not knowing what you need doesn't mean you're lost. Inside this conversation, you'll discover… ✨ Why "I don't know what I need" is a common and normal experience after child loss ✨ How survival mode helps you get through the day — but eventually becomes unsustainable ✨ The difference between unsupported grief, repressed grief, and complicated grief — and why understanding that difference matters ✨ How Scripture shows us that God meets us with care before clarity, not after If you've been pushing yourself to keep going without really knowing how, this episode is an invitation to pause — not to fix anything, but to understand what your heart has been trying to say. God is not asking you to figure this out on your own. He is near, attentive, and ready to meet you exactly where you are. Press play and take this next moment one breath at a time. 🤍 Ways to Receive Support ✨ 1:1 GRIEF MENTOR SESSIONS If your heart feels overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure how to carry what you're feeling right now, a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session offers a quiet, personal space to be heard and supported. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer compassionate, faith-centered personalized guidance to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward — without rushing or fixing. (I use simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are) These sessions are especially helpful if you feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure what kind of support you need next. 👉 Book your session: Here 📘 THE GRIEF ROADMAP — WAITLIST OPEN If you're longing for ongoing support, community, and a more structured path through grief, the Grief Roadmap waitlist is open now. The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are ready to stop navigating grief alone and want steady guidance over time. Joining the waitlist simply keeps you informed and gives you early access when enrollment opens — including bonuses not offered elsewhere. 👉 Join the waitlist: Here 💙 FREE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP If you need a gentle place to show up, say your child's name, and sit with others who understand, join the free monthly support group. 👉 Join the group: Here 📚 FREE RESOURCES If you're not ready for live support, you can begin here: • Grief Survival Guide • Worship Playlist • Weekly Newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tuesdays & Saturdays) 👉 Explore free resources: Here Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

#246// I'm Doing Everything I'm Supposed To — So Why Do I Still Feel Stuck?

2026-01-1017:12

You're showing up. You're praying. You're holding it together the best you know how. And yet, something inside of you still feels heavy, unsettled, and stuck. This episode is for the grieving mom who isn't falling apart—but also isn't finding relief. The one who's doing "all the right things" and quietly wondering why it still feels so hard. In this conversation, we gently explore why grief doesn't respond to effort the way other challenges do, and why feeling stuck is not a sign of failure—but often a sign that you've been carrying too much on your own. Inside this episode, you'll hear: Why grief can feel heavier even when you're doing everything "right" The difference between functioning and healing after child loss How Scripture reframes the burden you've been carrying Why needing support doesn't mean you're weak—it means you're human If you've been wondering whether it's okay to stop trying to handle this alone, this episode offers permission, clarity, and hope. You are not behind. God sees the weight you're carrying, and He has never asked you to carry it by yourself. Press play when your heart needs reassurance—and a reminder that support is not a failure, but a gift. 🤍 Ways to Receive Support ✨ 1:1 GRIEF MENTOR SESSIONS If your heart feels overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure how to carry what you're feeling right now, a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session offers a quiet, personal space to be heard and supported. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer compassionate, faith-centered personalized guidance to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward — without rushing or fixing. (I use simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are) These sessions are especially helpful if you feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure what kind of support you need next. 👉 Book your session: Here 📘 THE GRIEF ROADMAP — WAITLIST OPEN If you're longing for ongoing support, community, and a more structured path through grief, the Grief Roadmap waitlist is open now. The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are ready to stop navigating grief alone and want steady guidance over time. Joining the waitlist simply keeps you informed and gives you early access when enrollment opens — including bonuses not offered elsewhere. 👉 Join the waitlist: Here 💙 FREE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP If you need a gentle place to show up, say your child's name, and sit with others who understand, join the free monthly support group. 👉 Join the group: Here 📚 FREE RESOURCES If you're not ready for live support, you can begin here: • Grief Survival Guide • Worship Playlist • Weekly Newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tuesdays & Saturdays) 👉 Explore free resources: Here Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

#245// Why Is January Harder After Child Loss? What Grieving Moms Need to Know

2026-01-0621:57

January can feel isolating when you're grieving your child. The world is talking about fresh starts and new goals, but you may feel like you're living in a world you don't recognize anymore—because your child is no longer in it. In this episode, I'm naming why January often feels heavier than people expect after child loss, and why it makes sense if you don't want to "reset," "start over," or plan your way into a better version of yourself right now. This is about stepping out of the world's pressure—and finding a steadier place to stand. In this episode, you'll learn… Why the "new year" narrative can feel so disorienting after child loss How to recognize when cultural pressure is adding weight to your grief What it means to opt out of timelines and expectations that no longer fit your life How God begins in the empty, formless places—when you have nothing left to give If January has been making you feel out of place, behind, or quietly exhausted, I want you to know this: there is nothing wrong with you. You don't have to force progress to prove you're okay. Press play, take a slow breath, and let this episode remind you that God meets you right where you are—and He will not rush you. 🤍 Ways to Receive Support ✨ 1:1 GRIEF MENTOR SESSIONS If your heart feels overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure how to carry what you're feeling right now, a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session offers a quiet, personal space to be heard and supported. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer compassionate, faith-centered personalized guidance to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward — without rushing or fixing. (I use simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are) These sessions are especially helpful if you feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure what kind of support you need next. 👉 Book your session: Here 📘 THE GRIEF ROADMAP — WAITLIST OPEN If you're longing for ongoing support, community, and a more structured path through grief, the Grief Roadmap waitlist is open now. The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are ready to stop navigating grief alone and want steady guidance over time. Joining the waitlist simply keeps you informed and gives you early access when enrollment opens — including bonuses not offered elsewhere. 👉 Join the waitlist: Here 💙 FREE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP If you need a gentle place to show up, say your child's name, and sit with others who understand, join the free monthly support group. 👉 Join the group: Here 📚 FREE RESOURCES If you're not ready for live support, you can begin here: • Grief Survival Guide • Worship Playlist • Weekly Newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tuesdays & Saturdays) 👉 Explore free resources: Here Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

#244// Dreading A New Year Without Your Child? Here's What To Do Next

2026-01-0314:31

January can feel heavier than expected after child loss. The holidays are over, the calendar has turned, and suddenly you're facing another year without your child walking beside you. If dread, exhaustion, or questions are filling your heart right now, this episode meets you exactly where you are. In this conversation, we slow everything down and name what so many grieving moms feel in January—but rarely say out loud. You don't need answers. You don't need a plan. And you're not failing because you don't feel ready. This episode offers permission to stop striving, stop forcing clarity, and begin listening to what your heart actually needs in this season. In this episode, you'll hear: Why January often brings a flood of questions after child loss How grief questions can serve as signposts—not problems to solve What "being brave and courageous" really means for a grieving mom A simple, faith-anchored way to move forward without rushing your grief If you're dreading this new year and unsure how to take the next step, you're not alone—and you don't have to figure it all out today. Press play and let this episode guide you toward steadiness, permission, and peace for the road ahead. 🤍 Ways to Receive Support ✨ 1:1 GRIEF MENTOR SESSIONS If your heart feels overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure how to carry what you're feeling right now, a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session offers a quiet, personal space to be heard and supported. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer compassionate, faith-centered personalized guidance to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward — without rushing or fixing. (I use simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are) These sessions are especially helpful if you feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure what kind of support you need next. 👉 Book your session: Here 📘 THE GRIEF ROADMAP — WAITLIST OPEN If you're longing for ongoing support, community, and a more structured path through grief, the Grief Roadmap waitlist is open now. The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are ready to stop navigating grief alone and want steady guidance over time. Joining the waitlist simply keeps you informed and gives you early access when enrollment opens — including bonuses not offered elsewhere. 👉 Join the waitlist: Here 💙 FREE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP If you need a gentle place to show up, say your child's name, and sit with others who understand, join the free monthly support group. 👉 Join the group: Here 📚 FREE RESOURCES If you're not ready for live support, you can begin here: • Grief Survival Guide • Worship Playlist • Weekly Newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tuesdays & Saturdays) 👉 Explore free resources: Here Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

#243// How Do I Walk Into a New Year After Child Loss? Without Leaving Love Behind

2025-12-3007:49

As the calendar turns toward a new year, many grieving moms feel an unexpected weight. Moving forward can feel disloyal. Hope can feel complicated. And the quiet question rises: How do I walk into a new year when my child is no longer walking beside me? In this episode, we return to Mary one final time. Scripture tells us she treasured these things and pondered them in her heart. Mary did not move forward by forgetting what she carried. She moved forward by holding love and life together. In this episode, you'll hear: Why stepping into a new year can stir guilt after child loss How Mary teaches us to carry memory and movement together Why loving your child deeply and living forward are not opposites How faith invites you to walk gently into what comes next This conversation offers permission to grieve, remember, and continue living — all at the same time. 🤍 Ways to Receive Support ✨ 1:1 GRIEF MENTOR SESSIONS If your heart feels overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure how to carry what you're feeling right now, a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session offers a quiet, personal space to be heard and supported. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer compassionate, faith-centered personalized guidance to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward — without rushing or fixing. (I use simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are) These sessions are especially helpful if you feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure what kind of support you need next. 👉 Book your session: Here 📘 THE GRIEF ROADMAP — WAITLIST OPEN If you're longing for ongoing support, community, and a more structured path through grief, the Grief Roadmap waitlist is open now. The Grief Roadmap is a faith-centered small group experience for grieving moms who are ready to stop navigating grief alone and want steady guidance over time. Joining the waitlist simply keeps you informed and gives you early access when enrollment opens — including bonuses not offered elsewhere. 👉 Join the waitlist: Here 💙 FREE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP If you need a gentle place to show up, say your child's name, and sit with others who understand, join the free monthly support group. 👉 Join the group: Here 📚 FREE RESOURCES If you're not ready for live support, you can begin here: • Grief Survival Guide • Worship Playlist • Weekly Newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tuesdays & Saturdays) 👉 Explore free resources: Here Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

#242// Why Does Grief Feel Heavier After Christmas? You're Not Going Backward

2025-12-2707:58

You made it through Christmas — and yet the quiet afterward feels heavier than you expected. If you're wondering why grief feels stronger after the holiday ends, you're not alone. In this episode, we continue Mary's story beyond the manger and into ordinary life. The miracle had arrived, but the road ahead was still uncertain. Mary kept walking forward without applause, without relief from responsibility, and without knowing what the future would hold. In this episode, you'll hear: Why grief often intensifies after the holidays end How emotional exhaustion can surface once the "survival mode" wears off Why feeling worse does not mean you're regressing in your grief What Mary's quiet faithfulness teaches grieving moms about the days after Christmas If your heart feels heavier now than it did during the holiday itself, this episode offers reassurance, truth, and permission to rest. Grief Mentor Services ✨ GRIEF MENTOR SESSIONS If your heart feels overwhelmed or you're unsure how to navigate this season of grief, I would be honored to walk with you in a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session — a time of intentional listening, spiritual discernment, and compassionate mentorship to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer personalized guidance, along with simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are. 👉 Book your session: Here 💙 FREE SUPPORT GROUP Say your child's name, be seen, and receive 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 in 2026. When you join the waitlist, you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens — and you'll receive 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 Davis Your Grief Mentor

#241// How Do I Walk Into Christmas After Child Loss? When Hope Feels Fragile

2025-12-2306:40

In this final episode of the Advent series, we sit with Mary at the edge of Christmas — waiting, holding, trusting — long before joy was fulfilled. Mary did not know how everything would unfold, but she carried hope inside uncertainty. Her story reminds grieving moms that hope does not begin when circumstances change. Hope begins in the waiting. In this episode, you'll hear: Why hope often arrives before comfort or clarity How Mary held sorrow and promise together without forcing joy What quiet, real hope looks like for grieving moms during Christmas Why you don't need to perform happiness to experience God's presence If Christmas feels tender this year, this episode offers a gentle place to rest. Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor Grief Mentor Services ✨ GRIEF MENTOR SESSIONS If your heart feels overwhelmed or you're unsure how to navigate this season of grief, I would be honored to walk with you in a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session — a time of intentional listening, spiritual discernment, and compassionate mentorship to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer personalized guidance, along with simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are. 👉 Book your session: Here 💙 FREE SUPPORT GROUP Say your child's name, be seen, and receive 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 in 2026. When you join the waitlist, you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens — and you'll receive 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 Davis Your Grief Mentor

#240 // Why Can't I Control My Grief? Learning to Let Go Without Losing Your Child

2025-12-2006:54

There comes a moment in grief when striving runs out. When you've tried to hold it together, tried to understand, tried to manage the pain — and you realize you can't carry it this way anymore. If you're a grieving mom who feels exhausted by trying to control what can't be fixed, this episode is for you. In this fifth episode of the Advent series, we turn to Mary's quiet, courageous surrender in Luke 1:38. Mary didn't say yes to God because she understood the road ahead — she said yes because she trusted the One who would walk it with her. Her surrender didn't remove hardship, but it changed how she carried it. In this episode, you'll hear: Why surrender in grief is not weakness — it's wisdom What Mary's "yes" teaches grieving moms about trust without certainty How control often becomes a survival strategy after loss Why surrender doesn't mean letting go of your child, your love, or your story This Advent, you're invited to stop striving — and begin entrusting your heart to God, one day at a time. Grief Mentor Services ✨ GRIEF MENTOR SESSIONS If your heart feels overwhelmed or you're unsure how to navigate this season of grief, I would be honored to walk with you in a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session — a time of intentional listening, spiritual discernment, and compassionate mentorship to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer personalized guidance, along with simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are. 👉 Book your session: Here 💙 FREE SUPPORT GROUP Say your child's name, be seen, and receive 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 in 2026. When you join the waitlist, you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens — and you'll receive 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 Davis Your Grief Mentor

#239// God, Why Does It Still Feel So Lonely? When No One Can Really Understand

2025-12-1607:30

Loneliness in grief doesn't always look like being alone — sometimes it shows up surrounded by people, sitting at full tables, yet feeling unseen inside your ache. This Advent conversation speaks directly to that quiet loneliness many moms carry, especially during the holidays. In this episode, I reflect on Mary's lonely journey into Bethlehem and how her experience reveals a tender truth about grief: God can be present… and the road can still feel isolating. In this episode, you'll discover… Why loneliness doesn't mean God is absent How Mary's birth story mirrors the unseen ache of grief Why feeling misunderstood doesn't signal weak faith What helps when your heart longs to be truly seen If this season feels heavy and lonely, this gentle reflection is here to remind you — you are known, held, and never overlooked by heaven. Press play and come sit with me for a few quiet moments of comfort and companionship. Grief Mentor Services ✨ GRIEF MENTOR SESSIONS If your heart feels overwhelmed or you're unsure how to navigate this season of grief, I would be honored to walk with you in a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session — a time of intentional listening, spiritual discernment, and compassionate mentorship to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer personalized guidance, along with simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are. 👉 Book your session: Here 💙 FREE SUPPORT GROUP Say your child's name, be seen, and receive 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 in 2026. When you join the waitlist, you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens — and you'll receive 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 Davis Your Grief Mentor

#238// God, I Don't Know How to Keep Going: Finding Courage to Take the Next Step

2025-12-1306:46

When grief leads you onto a road you never chose, the question becomes quiet but heavy: How do I keep going when I don't even know where this is headed? This episode speaks to the weary heart that is waking up each day, still breathing, still showing up — even when strength feels thin and clarity feels far away. In today's Advent reflection, we walk with Mary on the dusty road to Bethlehem — not with certainty or confidence, but with quiet obedience — and discover how her story mirrors the courage it takes to keep moving forward after loss, one small step at a time. In this episode, you'll discover… How to keep walking when the future feels unclear Why obedience doesn't require confidence or understanding What quiet courage really looks like in grief How faith grows when all you have is willingness If you feel tired, lost, or unsure how to take the next step, this gentle conversation will remind you that you do not walk alone. God sees every step you take — and He walks each one with you. Press play and let your heart rest in that truth today. Grief Mentor Services ✨ 1:1 Grief Mentor Sessions If your heart feels overwhelmed or you're unsure how to navigate this season of grief, I would be honored to walk with you in a 1:1 Grief Mentor Session — a time of intentional listening, spiritual discernment, and compassionate mentorship to help you understand your grief and take steady steps forward. In each session, I listen carefully to your story and offer personalized guidance, along with simple printables and visual tools designed to meet you right where you are. 👉 Book your session: Here 💙 Free Support Group Say your child's name, be seen, and receive 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 in 2026. When you join the waitlist, you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens — and you'll receive 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 Davis Your Grief Mentor

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