31. When Mother Figures Come & Go: Finding Stability Through Loss with Samantha Welch

How do you find stability when you lose your mother and have subsequent mother figures come and go throughout your life? It's devastating to navigate such huge losses, espeically as a mother, but there is hope and healing along the way! Today on Navigating Motherhood Without Your Mother, Alyssa Carlene talks with Samantha Welch, an amazing girl mama of three with an incredible story. When Samantha was nine years old, her mother passed away in a house fire. Throughout the rest of her childhood, she experienced mother figures enter and depart, some not even leaving with a goodbye. Samantha shares how she found true healing through nourishing her relationship with God, inner child work, and forgiveness. Listen to the episode to answer the following questions: How can I break cycles of dysfunction and find resources to do so? What can I do to soften my heart so I no longer live with unforgiveness? What is a healthy way to grieve, and is it okay to grieve? Where can I find support in navigating motherhood without my mother?