Healing from the impact of loss is truly a journey. There is no destination when it comes to grief. Every experience is unique because of our individual circumstances. It is impossible to create a timeline for this process because it requires something different for each individual. So, we describe the “journey” one story at a time. Today’s episode is Dottie’s story. Her “voice of experience” may encourage you on a healing pathway.

Resources Podcast Episode highlights a blog by Dottie Menkhaus https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2021/06/02/journey-of-healing-part-1-vulnerability-in-sharing-my-story/

Journey Retreat Information: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/

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Schedule a 15 min consultation call to ask Danyetta (Executive Director) any questions you might have about the retreat: https://calendly.com/conversationswithdanyetta/15-minute-consultation-journey-retreat?fbclid=IwY2xjawJcEptleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRcafK4eAmq6E5nMB6za5L9ixtvhlqfXbjKGhsiLSzAlVwnDfZsordjfLA_aem_EyuyyhKabP4z_YJXEgqCUA&month=2025-04

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Voices of experience are the best ones to share information about “The Journey Retreat.” Our flagship offering is designed to provide a personalized experience in a safe environment with women who understand. These four testimonies give a glimpse of the powerful purpose-driven design of this retreat.

The next Motherless Daughters Ministry “Journey Retreat” is June 6-9, 2025. Registration is open NOW!. A discount is available for early birds. Save your spot today! Visit our website at https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/ for more information on the retreat as well as other supportive resources. You are welcome to join our community.

Resources

Journey Retreat Information: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/

Schedule a 15 min consultation call to ask Danyetta (Executive Director) any questions you might have about the retreat: https://calendly.com/conversationswithdanyetta/15-minute-consultation-journey-retreat?fbclid=IwY2xjawJcEptleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRcafK4eAmq6E5nMB6za5L9ixtvhlqfXbjKGhsiLSzAlVwnDfZsordjfLA_aem_EyuyyhKabP4z_YJXEgqCUA&month=2025-04

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Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you. To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit our website atwww.motherlessdaughtesministry.com

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Sometimes taking a step out in faith can be challenging and scary! Today’s episode focuses on following God out of our comfort zone and into what He is calling us to do. This can be hard for motherless daughters navigating grief. But, remaining where we are may be missing out on extraordinary plans God has for us or others to whom we will witness.

Resources

Journey Retreat information: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/

What We Offer: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/

Podcast Episode highlights a blog by Julie: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2015/08/23/stepping-out-of-the-boat/

Donate to our ministry: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/

Get involved in our ministry: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/

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“The Journey Retreat’ is a residential retreat focusing on mother loss and its effect on your life. The evolution of this offering has created an experience that is transformative. This interview brings together individuals who have attended and facilitated the event to provide inside information helpful to those wishing to attend. Our Founder, Mary Ellen Collins, interviews 5 women who give their personal experiences with the “The Journey.”

Resources

More information about the Journey Retreat: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/

Schedule a 15 min consultation call to ask Danyetta (Executive Director) any questions you might have about the retreat: https://calendly.com/conversationswithdanyetta/15-minute-consultation-journey-retreat?fbclid=IwY2xjawJcEptleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRcafK4eAmq6E5nMB6za5L9ixtvhlqfXbjKGhsiLSzAlVwnDfZsordjfLA_aem_EyuyyhKabP4z_YJXEgqCUA&month=2025-04

Ways to support MDM financially: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/

Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you. To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit our website atwww.motherlessdaughtesministry.com

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Grief often feels like something we wear every day that most people do not seem to notice. But, when you find someone who understands, they seem to notice right away. This episode is based on a blog post written by Sarah Lynn Wells, our Podcast Administrator. Her focus is on the importance of community in the healing journey. A hidden picture serves as an effective illustration for grief.

Resources Journey Retreat information: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/

Podcast Episode highlights a blog by Sarah Lynn Wells: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2024/06/19/the-hidden-picture/

Donate to our ministry: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/

Get involved in our ministry: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/

Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you. To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit our website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com

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Our “Meet the Authors” series features writers who have published books focused on their mother loss stories. This episode features the work of Alice Cunningham, author of Daughters on the Journey. The book not only features her journey, but that of nine (9) other women. She provided a compassionate and safe environment to share their experiences, encourage other motherless daughters, and celebrate their mother’s legacy. Their stories are all unique but share common threads that bind them in a cohesive sisterhood.

Resources

April Cunningham’s organization, Daughters on the Journey, website: https://daughtersonthejourney.com/

Link to April’s book, Daughters on the Journey: https://buy.stripe.com/14k02ZewU2Y591e3cj

Contact MDM about being interviewed for Meet the Authors: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/contact/

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Becoming motherless was not a choice, but everything after that becomes an opportunity to exercise that power. Making choices is not always an easy task. Our feelings, emotions, people, and circumstances get in the way. However, some factors can facilitate our decisions.

Julie Thompson is a gifted blog writer who has contributed significantly to our library. She shared her experiences that others may find their way toward healing from the impact of loss. Her journey encouraged her to rely on God, not fear taking the next step, and choose to celebrate life.

Resources

Podcast Episode highlights blogs by Julie Thompson [LINKS]:

https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2015/06/24/what-loss-taught-me-about-life/

https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2016/06/15/how-god-surprised-me/

The Journey Retreat

https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/

Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you. To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com

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The “Meet the Author” series is an opportunity to connect with some wonderful authors in our community. You may have already read some of their work. Attending the live interviews gives you an opportunity to submit your questions to be answered during the interview. You can hear information from these interviews when adapted for the podcast format. The show notes contain information about their work.

We are pleased to introduce Mershon Neisner, author of Mom’s Gone, Now What? Hear her mother loss story, information about her other books, her writing process, and more. Interviewed by Podcast Administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, Mershon opens the door to her unique perspective on mother loss issues and how this book came to be published. Subscribe to her newsletter at mershonneisner@gmail.com.

Resources

Mershon Neisner’s Blog: https://motherloss.blog/blog/

Musings from Mershon: Email: mershonneisner@gmail.com

Meet the Authors Series:

https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/holistic-empowerment/meet-the-author/

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