Welcome to A Mother's Grief Journey

The loss of a child 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. If you wish to connect with me, you are invited to fill out the contact form.

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We are the rememberers for our children,

The holder of their stories for as long as

we draw breath on this earth

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.

Are you searching for support and hope on the devastating road of grief? Is someone you love grieving? This book is for you!

Book cover titled "A Beautiful Pain" by Leanne Davidson, featuring a close-up of a dandelion against a blue sky.

Just Released

A Christian Devotional for Grieving Hearts

Two copies of the book titled 'Tattered Hearts and Hopeful Souls: A Christian Devotional for Grieving Hearts' by Leanne Davidson are shown, one physical and one digital on a tablet. The background features a sunset with a dandelion silhouette. A quote on the image reads: 'Where do we turn when tragedy strikes? When our loss is so great we can scarcely breathe?'"

I would love to hear from you. Please fill out the contact form and tell me a bit about yourself.

I am also available to speak at a church service or event, or at a small group gathering. If you are interested, please fill out the contact form and send me a message.

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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 been working on 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 the devotional is in the final stages of publishing, so should be out for sale soon!

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.

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

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Audio Devotionals

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Poetry

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Join me on this healing journey

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