In moments of doubt, when an inner voice whispers that you’re not enough, that you don’t know what you’re doing, or that you don’t have what you need — in those moments when you feel the ache of “I need my mom” more than ever — remember this: You are the very essence and the evidence of your mother’s strength and love. Even when she’s not here, her courage, wisdom, and heart live within you, guiding you through uncertainty, and reminding you that you are more capable and loved than you realize.
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In moments of doubt, when an inner voice whispers that you’re not enough, that you don’t know what you’re doing, or that you don’t have what you need — in those moments when you feel the ache of “I need my mom” more than ever — remember this: You are the very essence and the evidence of your mother’s strength and love. Even when she’s not here, her courage, wisdom, and heart live within you, guiding you through uncertainty, and reminding you that you are more capable and loved than you realize.
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Does this kind of disconnection feel true for you? When I saw this pipe at a botanical garden in Mexico, the metaphor felt too precise to ignore. I’ve spent so many years of my life, standing outside a door, riddled with anxiety and self-doubt, only to open it and step inside with a quickly fabricated smile and what looks like confidence. Is it a skill or a form of self-abandonment? I’m not sure we can answer that question easily or with clarity. I think it depends on the situation. We all have
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Does this kind of disconnection feel true for you? When I saw this pipe at a botanical garden in Mexico, the metaphor felt too precise to ignore. I’ve spent so many years of my life, standing outside a door, riddled with anxiety and self-doubt, only to open it and step inside with a quickly fabricated smile and what looks like confidence. Is it a skill or a form of self-abandonment? I’m not sure we can answer that question easily or with clarity. I think it depends on the situation. We all have
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When women arrive at a Motherless Daughters Retreat, we go around the room to each share a word that describes how we’re feeling right now. The words that first night always include “apprehensive,” “curious,” “anxious,” and “scared.” It takes courage to join a circle of strangers and talk about an event in your past so big that it shaped everything that followed. But then women begin to share their stories, and you can feel the energy brighten and lift in the room. On the fourth and last day, wh
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When women arrive at a Motherless Daughters Retreat, we go around the room to each share a word that describes how we’re feeling right now. The words that first night always include “apprehensive,” “curious,” “anxious,” and “scared.” It takes courage to join a circle of strangers and talk about an event in your past so big that it shaped everything that followed. But then women begin to share their stories, and you can feel the energy brighten and lift in the room. On the fourth and last day, wh
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When the book Motherless Daughters first came out, my dad was… worried. Well, that may be too mild a way to say it. Because really, he was angry and upset AF. He was worried about what the book revealed about our family, how these details would be received, and whether he’d be judged for choices he did and didn’t make after his wife died. But as the book found its readership, something shifted. Friends and relatives showed up not to point fingers, but to say, “We didn’t realize how hard it had b
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When the book Motherless Daughters first came out, my dad was… worried. Well, that may be too mild a way to say it. Because really, he was angry and upset AF. He was worried about what the book revealed about our family, how these details would be received, and whether he’d be judged for choices he did and didn’t make after his wife died. But as the book found its readership, something shifted. Friends and relatives showed up not to point fingers, but to say, “We didn’t realize how hard it had b
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I would tell you about my best friend in college, and how we could stay up all night with just conversation and a six-pack of Tab. About the tall palm plant I bought for my first apartment and tried so hard to keep alive. About how ice blue the water runs in Swiss rivers in the Alps. About the way taxi tires crinkle against wet pavement on Fifth Avenue at night. About the sound of your first granddaughter’s first cry. About how your second granddaughter tears up the soccer field with fierce dete
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I would tell you about my best friend in college, and how we could stay up all night with just conversation and a six-pack of Tab. About the tall palm plant I bought for my first apartment and tried so hard to keep alive. About how ice blue the water runs in Swiss rivers in the Alps. About the way taxi tires crinkle against wet pavement on Fifth Avenue at night. About the sound of your first granddaughter’s first cry. About how your second granddaughter tears up the soccer field with fierce dete
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When you imagine someone describing you, years from now, what are three words you hope they’ll use to describe you and the impression you made on them? When we did this exercise in a recent Motherless Daughters Community Calls, not a single person said, “ successful” or “beautiful.” Everyone went straight to the really core qualities they most want to embody in the world. Kind. Generous. Loving. That’s the true legacy we hope to put out there in the world. As you think about the year ahead, choo
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When you imagine someone describing you, years from now, what are three words you hope they’ll use to describe you and the impression you made on them? When we did this exercise in a recent Motherless Daughters Community Calls, not a single person said, “ successful” or “beautiful.” Everyone went straight to the really core qualities they most want to embody in the world. Kind. Generous. Loving. That’s the true legacy we hope to put out there in the world. As you think about the year ahead, choo
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The holiday season can be a period of mixed emotions, especially for those of us who’ve lost a mother recently, or who celebrate an anniversary or birthday during this time. It can also be complicated for those who are navigating a major illness, or a breakup or divorce, or an estrangement in the family. It’s no secret that “shoulds” like to surface at this time of year. As in, I “should” have a large, welcoming family. Or I “should” be having fun even though I’m grieving. Or I “should” have a p
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The holiday season can be a period of mixed emotions, especially for those of us who’ve lost a mother recently, or who celebrate an anniversary or birthday during this time. It can also be complicated for those who are navigating a major illness, or a breakup or divorce, or an estrangement in the family. It’s no secret that “shoulds” like to surface at this time of year. As in, I “should” have a large, welcoming family. Or I “should” be having fun even though I’m grieving. Or I “should” have a p
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For all the motherless daughters for whom the holiday season can be particularly challenging… Sending love to all of you at this time of year, especially: ❣️Those who lost their loved ones around the holidays; ❣️Those who are spending their first December without their moms; ❣️Anyone who’s estranged from family members; ❣️Everyone who doesn’t have extended family to spend time with; ❣️Anyone who’s limiting their social media exposure to avoid seeing the parade of photos of happy families and fee
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If you’re here, there’s a good chance it’s because you’ve lost your mom. If that’s the case, I’m so incredibly sorry. It’s a loss like no other, and my heart goes out to you. And if you did lose your mom, I’m also so glad you’re here. For the past 30 years, I’ve been working with motherless daughters and creating programs and services for this unique population. On this page, and at motherlessdaughters.com, you’ll find a variety of community-based offerings that I hope will bring you a sense of
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My mom was 42 years old when she died. When I was 17, that seemed old to me. When I was 40, it felt like, “Whoa, 42 is really young.” And when I turned 42 I realized, with a crushing burst of awareness, that my mom only got to live half a life. For the longest time, I couldn’t imagine myself living past 42. I just didn’t have a role model for the years beyond that age. I’m 61 now, which means I’ve lived almost 20 years longer than my mom. It takes my breath away to say that out loud. Twenty year
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If you’re about to start your first full calendar year without your mom, you may be feeling a special kind of sorrow. It’s the sadness of knowing you’ll have experiences she won’t know about. That the world will change in ways she couldn’t predict. That she won’t get to know who you’re becoming without her. It’s natural to have these feelings at the start of a new year. The grief will come in waves, when new things happen, both happy and sad. We’re here to support you through all of them. Our Th
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No matter how a mother died, her raw absence feels similar to all motherless daughters over time. But there are still different long-term effects between losing a mom suddenly versus losing her to a long-term illness. If you’d like to explore how the cause of your mom’s death may have affected you, I’ve highlighted six of the big ones in a FREE guide. This can help you understand how sudden and expected loss differ and help you find clarity along your own path. 💗 Here is the link to download it
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