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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

#237// God, I'm Afraid of What's Ahead: Surviving the Unknown in Grief

2025-12-0908:28

If the future feels heavy and unpredictable this season — if holiday gatherings bring questions instead of comfort — this episode speaks directly to your heart. Fear often lives in the space between what we know and what we cannot control, and grief makes that space feel overwhelming. In this second episode of our Advent series, we look at Mary's journey after she said yes to God — the part of the story where nothing immediately feels safer, easier, or clearer. You'll see how fear and faith walk together and how God often meets us not with certainty, but through connection and companionship. In this episode, you'll explore… How fear doesn't mean your faith is failing Why Mary sought safe presence instead of isolating herself How grief teaches us to walk with fear rather than eliminate it What it means to stay connected when you don't know what's ahead If fear has been whispering louder than peace this season, press play and settle into this reminder — you were never meant to walk the unknown alone. God walks beside you, and you are seen in every step. Grief Mentor Services ✨ 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

#236// God, I Don't Understand: Trusting God When Nothing Makes Sense

2025-12-0612:58

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. Grief Mentor Services ✨ 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

#235// Do I Still Have Purpose? Why It's Not What You Think

2025-12-0220:46

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. 💛 Grief Mentor Services ✨ 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

#234// Does Grief Get Easier? — What Every Grieving Mom Really Wants to Know

2025-11-3051:48

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. 💛 Grief Mentor Services ✨ 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

#233// Honoring Your Child This Thanksgiving Starts Here — 3 Simple Steps

2025-11-2519:40

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. __________________________________________ Grief Mentor Services ✨ 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

# 232 // Grieving This Thanksgiving? 3 Ways to See Jesus in Your Story

2025-11-2221:00

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. _______________________________________________ Grief Mentor Services ✨ 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

# 231// When Grief Feels Unsafe — 5 Truths to Help You and Those You Love Through This Season

2025-11-1801:04:38

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. Grief Mentor Services ✨ 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

#230 // Family Doesn't Get Your Grief? 3 Truths to Help You Through the Holidays

2025-11-1518:28

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. 💛 Grief Mentor Services ✨ 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

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