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Welcome to A Mother's Grief Journey

The loss of those we love dearly is the most difficult, heart wrenching journey to be on. We cannot walk it alone. I welcome you to join me on my website and blog where we can support each other through the challenges of grief. You will find links to poetry, reflections, audio devotionals and more. If you wish to connect with me, you are invited to fill out the contact form.

We are the rememberers for our children,

The holder of their stories for as long as

we draw breath on this earth

Add a memory of your loved one

to our Memory Wall.

View our Rememberers Memory Wall.

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I'm Leanne, a mother who has experienced the devastating loss of a child. As I continue on my own journey of healing, it's my hope to help others who are on the same path. There is great strength to be gained by sharing our experiences on this road; a road we never asked to be on but are on nevertheless. On my blog, I share my thoughts and feelings about my own grief and I welcome you to share yours with me.

Podcasts

Some of us would rather put the headphones on and listen while we go about various activities. This is a link to several grief podcasts I have listened to and found helpful. Check them out here!

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We have an enduring need to make sure that our loved ones are remembered. Sharing our memories of them with each other is a valuable and healing practice. Here is a dedicated space for you to share your own memories. Tell us about your person, share a story about them, celebrate them! Click on the Share a Memory link below: We would love to hear about them! To read the memories of others, check out the We Are The Rememberers link provided above and below. Please note that sharing a memory will not add your name to a mailing list.

To share a memory of your loved one, use this link
We Are The Rememberers. A collection of memories from others sharing this journey with you
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Resources For You

Helpful Gifts
Bible Verses for the Grieving During Advent
Navigating holidays and occasions
A Christmas Playlist
The Holiday Event Plan
Supporting those living with grief
Prayers for Coping with Grief
Dear fellow traveller: What I Have Learned
Carrying the pieces of our hearts forward

I would love to hear from you. Please fill out the contact form and tell me a bit about yourself. I will keep you in the loop about any new books or resources I have.

I will also send you a free epub or PDF of my book of poetry, Thoughts and Ramblings.

Peer support is also offered to those on my mailing list.

Grief support

Grief Support Groups: griefshare.org

Resources

Canadian Grief Alliance
Virtual Hospice
Dougy Centre
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I hope you have found some comfort and encouragement exploring my website. I started amothersgriefjourney.com in 2022, after my son Mikael died of an accidental drug overdose. It was a way of expressing my own grief and at the same time, hoping that somehow that expression would help others.

What started as a blog, expanded to the sharing of pictures, poems and written and audio reflections. I also began to write about my experience and published my first book, “A Beautiful Pain” in 2024. I have just published a second book, “Tattered Hearts and Hopeful Souls” which is a 30-day christian devotional for those grieving. It has been a labour of love and I’m so happy to offer a link to both books on the website.

Throughout this painful journey after losing my son, Jesus has carried me so tenderly. I know that my saviour lives and works within me and through me. The Lord has provided opportunities for me to share my story with others so that they can find understanding and the hope of God’s everlasting love.

What I've Learned
I’d Like You to Meet my Son
Sample Blog Posts
Two Paths, January 4, 2024
And Just Like That, April 20, 2024
The After, January 27, 2024
Mother's Day, May 12, 2024
When We Can't, October 13, 2024

Lord I Need You 

An eternal need for you

I need you when the breeze is fresh on my face

the sun warm on my skin

I need you when my face is pressed to the floor

When I can’t breathe

and forward seems impossible

You are my God

I am your child

I need you when laughter lightens my soul

joy filtering into my heart

I need you when I am shattered and broken

Unable to move

Your constant presence

I need more than air

There is no time or space that can’t be filled

with your presence

You are my God

I am your child

Every moment, every heartbeat, I need you

Audio Devotionals

Reflections of Loss
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Poetry
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Join me on this healing journey