Whether we lost our mom as a young child or later in life, there is a pain left behind that we wish God could heal so we never feel it again. But, the reality is our grief and struggles are a journey. We will never be free of pain and struggle on this side of Heaven. This episode is based on the blog “You Will be Healed, It’s Only a Matter of Time.” It explores how it feels to trust and serve God even when we are struggling through grief. Resources“Blessings” by Laura Story: https://open.spotify.com/track/6lV8cAancMB859zfBUqpPZPodcast Episode highlights a blog from Sarah Lynn Wells,https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2023/04/05/you-will-be-healed-its-only-a-matter-of-time/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  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Heather Wolper is the author of 25 blogs in our library. Through her writing, she opens up the door to allow us to experience her grief journey. This episode highlights the powerful tools that fueled her journey. “Bringing Beauty From Ashes” and “He Makes Beauty out of Ashes” will encourage your heart.The MDM tools and resources have proven themselves powerful for 20 years and have created a strong community of people who support one another on the grief journey. If you would like to share your story, send us an email or leave a voicemail message from our website,  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/.  Resources“Bringing Beauty From Ashes” - https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2016/12/28/beauty-from-ashes/“He Makes Beauty Out of Ashes” - https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2021/04/28/he-makes-beauty-out-of-ashes/“Restoration – Beauty from Ashes” - https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2021/08/18/restoration-beauty-from-ashes/ MDM Calendar: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/calendar/ More information about volunteering with Motherless Daughters Ministry: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

“The EAM” is “The Emotionally Absent Mother” course offered by The Motherless Daughters Ministry. Our guest writer shared what this course meant to her in the blog, “What ‘The Emotionally Absent Mother’ Class Has Done for Me.” After years of struggling through emotions connected to a painful past, she found a breakthrough. Registration is open for “The Emotionally Absent Mother Intensive Course.”This 2 ½-day onsite event will be in Cincinnati OH, August 30th – September 1st.  Late registration will be available after August 22nd. Reserve your seat today!  The MDM tools and resources have proven themselves powerful for 20 years and have created a strong community of people who support one another on the grief journey. If you would like to share your story, send us an email or leave a voicemail message from our website,  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/. Resources“What ‘The Emotionally Absent Mother’ Course Has Done for Me” More information about volunteering with Motherless Daughters Ministry: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Our new series highlights The Motherless Daughters Ministry volunteers. MDM podcast administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, interviews volunteers to learn more about their stories of getting involved with the ministry. We will be highlighting various volunteers in this series to learn more about the work they do with MDM, how they have seen God use their stories to help others, and what they’ve learned from working with the ministry.This episode features ministry volunteer and blog writer, Chris Fishel. Her ability to put her unique story of mother loss into words allows us a glimpse into her world and experiences. She puts in many hours, in addition to her full-time job as a Senior Program Officer in the Foundation Office at a local bank. Her organizational skills, passion for problem-solving and simplifying complex processes contribute to the success of the ministry.  We appreciate Chris Fishel as the Administrative Director of the Ministry Management Team.   The MDM tools and resources have proven themselves powerful for 20 years and have created a strong community of people who support one another on the grief journey. If you would like to share your story, send us an email or leave a voicemail message from our website,  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/. To view one of our newest additions, click here or go to our website and click on “Memorial Tribute Wall.”Resources More information about volunteering with Motherless Daughters Ministry: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/ Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Motherhood is a challenge under the best circumstances to say nothing of doing it without your own mother. This is especially true for those others who grew up I a home with an emotionally absent mother. This episode looks at ways to become more confident as a mother and create connections with your kids that you may have missed out on. Pat Kuykendoll, one of the bloggers for Mother Daughters Ministry, shares her experience and what she’s learned about creating a healthy relationship with her children and breaking family cycles, For more than 20 years The Motherless Daughters Ministry (MDM) has touched the lives of women who have lost or never experienced the nurturing care of a mother. The MDM tools and resources have proven themselves powerful and have created a strong community of people who support one another on the grief journey. If you would like to share your story, send us an email or leave a voicemail message from our website,  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/. To view one of our newest additions, click here or go to our website and click on “Memorial Tribute Wall.”ResourcesPat Kuykendoll’s blog: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2020/11/08/creating-connection-with-your-children-when-your-own-mother-was-emotionally-absent/ Safe House by Joshua Straub, https://www.joshuastraub.com/about-safe-house-book/Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

As we have been thinking about freedom this week while celebrating the 4th of July, many of us struggle to feel freedom in our personal lives as we are stuck in our grief and pain. One of our Motherless Daughters Ministry participants shares her testimony of finding a way out of that into true freedom in Christ - freedom from pain, disappointment, family secrets, and unhealthy family cycles.If you would like to share your mother loss story, "Contact" us by email at motherlessdaughtersministry@gmail.com.  You can, also, leave an audio message by clicking the red vertical bar "Leave us a message" to the right of the screen on the home page of the MDM website. You must leave your email address to receive a response.ResourcesMore information about volunteering with Motherless Daughters Ministry: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/Motherless Daughters Ministry offerings and servicesPodcast Episode highlights a testimony from a Motherless Daughters Ministry participant, https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/testimonials/anonymous-stories/ "No Longer Slaves" (Official Lyric Video)Beth Moore websiteSupport the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

A Motherless Daughters Ministry blogger shares her thoughts on being stuck in survival mode. She shares her experience of loss and how it affected her faith and relationship with God. She shares encouragement on how she was able to find healing and draw closer to God while healing long-held pain and grief.If you would like to share your mother loss story, "Contact" us by email at motherlessdaughtersministry@gmail.com.  You can, also, leave an audio message by clicking the red vertical bar "Leave us a message" to the right of the screen on the home page of the MDM website. You must leave your email address to receive a response.ResourcesMore information about volunteering with Motherless Daughters Ministry: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/Podcast episode highlights a blog by C.A. Bleu,https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2023/04/26/survival-mode/ Phil Wickham’s “Battle Belongs”, https://open.spotify.com/track/1KYw86zGpAE1Cvl734nlrT?si=0bf3d85d46554c26Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Who are the people doing the work behind the scenes for the Motherless Daughters Ministry? This episode is the first in a series highlighting MDM volunteers. Sarah Lynn Wells interviews our volunteers to learn more about what they do, what they have learned, and how God has used their story to help others. Our first featured volunteer is the Founder, Executive Director, and Board Chair, Mary Ellen Collins. Hear about the birth of the ministry and the scope of our work. At the heart of this ministry is compassion for others and a desire to share what we have discovered and support healing. If you would like to share your mother loss story, "Contact" us by email at motherlessdaughtersministry@gmail.com.  You can, also, leave an audio message by clicking the red vertical bar "Leave us a message" to the right of the screen on the home page of the MDM website. You must leave your email address to receive a response.There are many other resources available to you on the MDM website. The newest addition to our resources is the Memorial Tribute Wall, which provides a way to honor those women who made a difference in your life.Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Our self-image is greatly influenced by the repeated messages and images we received as children about ourselves from others. As adults, we have the ability to discard destructive beliefs that hinder our vision.Gina Ellis, Motherless Daughters Ministry (MDM) volunteer,  shares one of her blogs, "Unveiled Faces," about a routine day that turned out to be very special.  She tells about her healing from "years of self-deception and gives an update on what followed that experience since writing the blog.Click HERE to read about the "Journey Retreat" Gina mentions in her blog. There are many other resources available to you on the MDM website. The newest addition to our resources is the Memorial Tribute Wall, which provides a way to honor those women who lit your pathSupport the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Guest blogger, Cathy Crosby shared her journey of self-discovery with the Mother[ess Daughters Ministry. Along the way, she realized God “has taken my career struggles and being a motherless daughter to help me discover that my true identity is not found in a job, nor is it in being labeled motherless.” Her story, “Who We Truly Are,” walks us through her experience of moving past life-changing events to find her true identity. .The MDM tools and resources have proven themselves powerful and have created a strong community of people who support one another on the grief journey. After listening to the podcast, send us an email or Click on Leave a Message" on the homepage of our website,  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/.NEW ADDITION! The Memorial Tribute Wall. Check it out HERE!Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

056  Motherless Daughters Ministry blogger, Mershon Niesner, shares her wisdom on how to survive Mother’s Day as a motherless daughter. She draws from her experiences and how she has learned to honor her mother’s memory and make peace with a challenging day. The tips she shares give some ideas on how to approach the day in healthy ways.Be among the first to view our newest addition!!!! We have launched a new way to honor those who lit our path.  Click here or go to our website and click on “Memorial Tribute Wall.” This Mother’s Day explore a fresh approach to tradition. Resources:  Podcast Episode highlights blogs by Mershon Niesner, https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2021/05/05/happy-mothers-day/Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

055  Motherless Daughters Ministry blogger and volunteer podcast Team member, Dottie Menkhaus, shares her reflections on two decades of journeying through mother loss. From a young teenager to being a woman in her thirties, Dottie has grieved her mother longer than she lived her life with her mother in it. Dottie's vulnerability and generosity shine through in her retelling of rituals and celebration of her mother's life.For more than 20 years The Motherless Daughters Ministry has touched the lives of women who have lost or never experienced the nurturing care of a mother.  Click HERE to register for “The Journey Retreat: Healing the Wounds of Mother Loss One Step at a Time.”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.motherlessdaughtersministry.com.Resources: 1. What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say: In Times of Grief, Heartache and Crisis, by H. Norman Wright2. YouTube link to Dottie's piano tribute:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS5qqDT_pkYSupport the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

054 - Jill McKinney gives a candid account of her journey to "The Journey Retreat: Healing the Wounds of Mother Loss One Step at a Time." In this "voice of experience," you can hear the description of what it felt like to be a motherless daughter before the author knew how to label the situation. Jill shares with us the family dynamics that impacted her life, how her adult relationships have been affected, and what helped her along the way.For more than 20 years The Motherless Daughters Ministry has touched the lives of women who have lost or never experienced the nurturing care of a mother.  Click HERE to register for “The Journey Retreat: Healing the Wounds of Mother Loss One Step at a Time.”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.motherlessdaughtersministry.com.Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

053 -  Motherless Daughters Ministry guest blogger, Heather Wolper, reminds us to cling to those promises during the storms of life. She weaves in scripture throughout God’s Word as she counters the negative thoughts we encounter as we work through the painful journey of grief and heartbreak.For more than 20 years The Motherless Daughters Ministry has touched the lives of women who have lost or never experienced the nurturing care of a mother.  Click HERE to register for “The Journey Retreat: Healing the Wounds of Mother Loss One Step at a Time.”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.motherlessdaughtersministry.com.  There you can find other blogs by Heather WolperSupport the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

052 - In recognition of Women’s History Month, this podcast authored by MDM blogger, Chris Fishel, shares the touching story of a family of strong women supporting one another during challenging times. Witnessing the end of life will try the strength of any family. This testimony highlights how we may heal and grow through supporting others as they navigate loss.For more than 20 years The Motherless Daughters Ministry has touched the lives of women who have lost or never experienced the nurturing care of a mother.  Click HERE to register for “The Journey Retreat: Healing the Wounds of Mother Loss One Step at a Time.”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.motherlessdaughtersministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

051 - Having lost her own mother to cancer when she was just 16 years old, Mary Frank shares her journey to healing.  She recounts the signs that led her to the ministry, the importance of sharing her own story with her siblings, and the importance of a community of women to count on for nurturing and understanding.For more than 20 years The Motherless Daughters Ministry has touched the lives of women who have lost or never experienced the nurturing care of a mother.  Click HERE to register for “The Journey Retreat: Healing the Wounds of Mother Loss One Step at a Time.” 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.motherlessdaughtersministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

#050 The dark places in our journey contain the most painful parts of our story and stay hidden from view. What does it take to move from darkness to light? Our guest, Julie Thompson, shares 6 things she learned "moving from darkness to light.  Her story tells of fresh starts and encouragement as she overcomes the fear of moving forward on the grief journey.For more than 20 years The Motherless Daughters Ministry has touched the lives of women who have lost or never experienced the nurturing care of a mother.  Click here to register for the Motherless Daughters Ministry 6-week online class, “The Road to Forgiveness.”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.motherlessdaughtersministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

049 - Motherless Daughter’s Ministry Blogger, Kris Fisher, recounts a painful experience of expectations and family dynamics as she shares the deeply intimate story of her own journey to forgiveness.  Kris’s vulnerability paves the way for the listener to approach their own hurts and examples how to walk through the pain with God and end up on the other side healed. For more than 20 years The Motherless Daughters Ministry has touched the lives of women who have lost or never experienced the nurturing care of a mother.  Click here to register for the Motherless Daughters Ministry 6-week online class, “The Road to Forgiveness.”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.motherlessdaughtersministry.com   Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

048 -  There comes a time when we need to start again. We need to accept the blunt truth: I am a motherless daughter. Accepting this fact that we don’t want to be true allows us to begin again, to start to heal the deep areas of our brokenness. Guest blogger, Julie Thompson, shares with us about her journey of healing, the moment she needed to make a new start, and her perspective today on those experiences.Our Monday support groups, mentioned during the podcast, are listed in the calendar on our website. You can sign up for any one of them just by clicking "Register Here" when you find the group you need.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.motherlessdaughtersministry.com   Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

047 - As we approach the end of 2022, this is the last episode in “The Best of Our First Year” series. This podcast offers words of encouragement and positive suggestions for handling fear. Mary Ellen Collins, our Founder & Executive Director presents helpful information you can take away and use in real-time. For more than 20 years The Motherless Daughters Ministry has touched the lives of women who have lost or never experienced the nurturing care of a mother.  The wounds from the impact of mother loss can be hidden for years but are indicated through our behaviors, habits, and lifestyle.  After listening to the podcast, send us an email or leave a voicemail message. You can, also, do both from the homepage of our website, https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/ Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.