The Grief Mentor | Life After Child Loss, Hope and Healing For Grieving Moms, Bereavement, Christian Grief Support

If you are a grieving mom asking, "Does the pain of child loss ever go away?", this episode is for you. You've been doing everything you can just to get through the day. And when the weight becomes too much to carry, you reach for something — anything — to take the edge off. But the comfort never seems to last. And the ache always finds its way back. In this episode, Teresa sits with you in that place. Through the picture of a garden being turned over, she opens up what grief is really doing in you — even on the days when it feels like absolutely nothing is growing. There's a reason the surface comfort isn't reaching the ache. And there's something far deeper that God is doing underneath the ground. In this episode, you'll discover... Why the comfort you keep reaching for never quite reaches the ache What grief is actually doing beneath the surface of your life — even when you can't see it The one thing every mighty oak must have to grow deep roots — and why it's the hardest part of grief. Why you can't see your own growth right now — and what that does not mean Scripture referenced in this episode: Isaiah 61:3 (NLT) Psalm 126:5-6 (NLT) Wherever you find yourself today, you are not without support. The tears you are crying are seen by your heavenly Father, and what is planted in tears will one day reap a harvest. He is near. And He has never once left you alone. If you're ready to stop reaching for the surface and begin grieving God's way, Calming the Chaos is here to walk through it with you — at your own pace, all summer long. 👉 Calming the Chaos The Grief Mentor Podcast Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

Your mind will not stop. The replay. The what-ifs. The guilt that says it was somehow your fault, the fear of what might happen next, the doubt that slips in when you least expect it. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, you have started to wonder if grief has done something to your mind that you will never get back. In this episode, Teresa opens up about her own experience with the chaos — the guilt, the fear, and the doubt that nearly convinced her she was losing herself. And she shares the one truth that changed everything about how she walks through child loss. If your own thoughts have become the hardest place you have to live, this conversation will help you understand why — and show you that what feels permanent is not. In this episode, you'll discover... Why your thoughts hold this much power over you — and what is really happening when guilt, fear, and doubt take over What keeps you from solid ground — even on the days your faith feels strong Why these thoughts refuse to loosen their grip — and what finally begins to change that The one small, quiet step that holds far more power than you would ever expect You are not losing your mind. You are a grieving mother carrying what no mother was ever meant to — and there is a way to begin quieting the chaos. The God who is close to the brokenhearted is not asking you to fight your way to peace alone. He is already reaching for you, ready to lead you to solid ground. Ready to go deeper? Calming the Chaos is a ten-session series of faith-based teachings, each with its own workbook, created for grieving moms who are tired of being stuck in the guilt, the fear, and the doubt — and ready to find their way back to living again. You can work through it at your own pace, in your own time with God. 👉 Begin here: Calming The Chaos The Grief Mentor Podcast Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

Mother's Day is coming — and you already feel it. Maybe it started in the grocery store when you saw the flowers. Maybe it was a commercial. Maybe it was someone asking if you had anything special planned. And something inside of you just stopped. This episode is for you — the grieving mom who is dreading the day that the rest of the world is getting ready to celebrate. You are still a mother. That did not change when your child left this earth. But part of this day feels missing now — and your heart is torn between what was and what is. Whether you are grieving your only child or carrying the weight of loving the children still beside you while mourning the one who is not — this episode was made for where you are right now. If Mother's Day feels more like something to survive than something to celebrate, stay with me. What you'll find in this episode might be exactly what your heart needs before the day arrives. In this episode you'll discover: Why the pain of Mother's Day often starts long before the day itself — and why your heart is not wrong for feeling it What scripture says about how God sees your grief — and why you don't have to conform to the world's version of what Mother's Day is supposed to look like What Jesus did from the cross for his mother — and what that means for you this Mother's Day How to give yourself permission to navigate this day in a way that lets your whole family breathe You do not have to perform okayness this Mother's Day. You do not have to go to the places that will cost you more than you have to give. You have permission to protect your heart — and the hearts of the people around you — while still honoring the love that will never leave you. God sees you. And he has not left you alone in this. 👉 Teresa's Grief Worship Playlist —HERE 👉 Grief Survival Guide — HERE The Grief Mentor Podcast Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

You've asked it in the car. In the middle of the night. Standing in a grocery store aisle when something on the shelf reminded you of them and the weight of it nearly took you out. Am I always going to feel this much pain ? It's one of the most honest questions a grieving mom asks — and it deserves an honest answer. This episode doesn't offer you a timeline or a promise that it gets easier by a certain date. What it does offer is something more grounded than that — a look at what the pain actually does over time, and who stays close to you inside of it. In this episode, you'll discover... — What the Hebrew word qarob — translated as "close" in Psalm 34:18 — actually means, and why it changes everything about how you hear that verse — Why the word God chose for "brokenhearted" in that same passage is not soft or poetic — and what it tells you about the heart He draws near to — An honest, compassionate answer to whether the pain ever changes — and what shifts, and why — What it means to learn to carry love and loss in the same heart without being destroyed by either one If you want something steady coming into your week — an uplifting word, easy links to the podcast wherever you listen, and a link to the blog for the days when reading feels better than listening — come join the Grief Mentor Insider. It's my email family, and it's free. 👉 BECOME A GRIEF MENTOR INSIDER The Grief Mentor Podcast Teresa Davis Your Grief Mentor

Fear after child loss doesn't always show up loud. It shows up as hesitation. As not making the plan, not making the call, not letting yourself want something — because wanting feels dangerous now. And if that's where you are today — this episode is for you. In this episode we are going to talk about what fear is actually doing in your grief — and why, when fear leads, it will only take you to one place. More fear. But we are also going to talk about what it looks like to take one trembling, faithful step and surrender the lead. In this episode, you'll discover... ✨ Why fear after child loss isn't a character flaw — and what it's really telling you about your love for your child ✨ The one question that exposes fear's biggest lie — and why control was never the answer ✨ What it actually looks like to choose trust over fear when your hands are still shaking ✨ One practical step you can take today to stop letting fear make your decisions You don't have to be fearless to move forward. You just have to be willing to take one step. And you don't have to take it alone. If you need help with the first steps of grief, I have created a Grief Survival Guide just for you. It's a free downloadable resource that walks you through six practical steps to help you begin managing your grief journey. 👉 Grab Your Free Grief Survival Guide Here 👉 Join The Grief Mentor Support Group Here Friend, you don't have to figure this out alone. Teresa | Your Grief Mentor

You believed spring would feel different this year. But instead, you're standing in a checkout line, sitting at a stoplight, scrolling through your feed — and there it is. A graduation picture. A cap and gown. A family celebrating what's next. And the thought shows up before you can stop it: My child should be here for this. If spring has felt heavier than you expected, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Teresa unpacks why this time of year can feel so loud for grieving moms — not loud in noise, but loud in what it's reminding you of. She walks you through what's really happening underneath that feeling that life is moving forward without you, and why your grief doesn't follow the same timeline as the season around you. Inside this conversation, you'll discover: When Two Realities Meet: Why spring doesn't just bring sadness — it brings the painful reality between the life your heart is still holding and the life happening right in front of you. The Identity Layer Nobody Talks About: How spring milestones don't just remind you of what your child missed — they remind you of the version of you that didn't get to exist either. What Is Really Keeping You Stuck: Why the heaviness you're feeling this spring may not be coming from where you think. Permission to Walk at Your Own Pace: What it looks like to say "this is too much for me this year" without guilt, without explanation, and without apology. Rooted, Not Racing: Why your hope doesn't come from keeping up with what's moving around you — it comes from who lives inside you. 📖 Scriptures referenced in this episode: Ecclesiastes 3:1 | Lamentations 3:23-24 | Colossians 2:6-7 | Philippians 4:6-7 💛 Stop Fighting the Battle Alone Friend, you were never meant to carry this mountain by yourself. If you're struggling to find permission to just be you or the noise of grief feels overwhelming right now, I would be honored to sit with you in a quiet, one-on-one space. In a Grief Mentor Session, we can unpack the heavy layers you're carrying and look for the small steps that begin to bring peace back into your heart. 👉 Schedule your session today

You believe with everything in you that your child is in heaven, yet you still wake up with a heaviness on your chest that won't go away. It's the question so many grieving moms carry in the quiet: "If I really believe they are with Jesus, why does it still hurt this much?"This internal tug-of-war can leave you feeling like your faith isn't strong enough or that you're failing at a journey you never asked to be on. In this episode, we're peeling back the layers of that spiritual guilt to look at the messy middle ground where deep faith and deep sorrow coexist. You'll see why your tears aren't a sign of weak belief, but a testament to a love that was meant to last a lifetime. Inside this conversation, you'll discover: The "Spiritual Vice Grip": How the pressure to "do better" in your grief actually keeps you from the peace you're searching for. A Lesson from the Pinto: What a vintage hymnal and a broken car door taught me about surrendering the things we cannot control. The Worship of Silence: Why the new The Resurrection of a King project by Tommee Profitt and K-LOVE is meeting grieving hearts in a way words can't. Truth vs. Sorrow: Why the hope of the resurrection doesn't actually cancel out the ache of today's absence. Dear grieving mom, you don't have to choose between your hope in heaven and the reality of your hurt. Press play and let's sit in that space together, reminding your heart that Jesus is standing right there in the middle of the ache with you. 💛 Stop Fighting the Battle Alone Friend, you were never meant to carry this mountain by yourself. If you're struggling to find permission to just be you or the noise of grief feels overwhelming right now, I would be honored to sit with you in a quiet, one-on-one space. In a Grief Mentor Session, we can unpack the heavy layers you're carrying and look for the small steps that begin to bring peace back into your heart. 👉 Schedule your session today