242 – Your Body Remembers: How Understanding Your Own Grief Helps Your Adopted Child

Have you ever noticed a feeling show up before you understood why? 💭 Maybe your chest felt heavy. Maybe anxiety seemed to appear out of nowhere. Maybe a certain date, holiday, or season affected you more than you expected. And only later did you realize... Your body remembered. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Hi Neighbor, Today’s episode is a little different. I didn't plan to record it. On the anniversary of my mother’s passing, I found myself walking in my backyard, trying to clear my head and give myself some grace on a difficult day. As I walked, thoughts began flooding my mind, and I realized they were worth sharing. So I pulled out my phone and started talking. 🎙️ What followed was a raw and honest reflection on grief, loss, and the way our bodies often remember painful experiences long before our minds catch up. As I share the story of my mother’s final hours and the heaviness I felt on the anniversary of her passing, I also connect those experiences to something many of our adopted children live with every day. Loss. ❤️ Even when they cannot fully explain it. Even when they don't understand why certain days feel harder than others. Their bodies remember. In this episode, you’ll discover why understanding your own experiences with loss can help you better understand your child’s emotions, especially around birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, holidays, and other significant moments. I also share a simple but powerful tool that helped me process my own grief that day. ✍️ My hope is that this conversation encourages you to show yourself grace, extend grace to your child, and remember that healing often begins when we acknowledge what we’re truly feeling. And if you're carrying something heavy today, I want you to know this: You’re not alone. 🤝 Anchors of Hope and Healing are on the way.  Your Neighbor, Tim P.S. If you haven’t joined our private community, consider this an invitation. It’s a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs with fellow adoptive parents who truly understand what you're going through.