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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 23 MIN

39. What I Wish I’d Known Before Losing My Mom

from Resilient with Jessica Boarman · host Jessica Boarman

What did you think of this episode?In this episode, Jessica shares the story of losing her mom after a lung cancer diagnosis in 2013.She reflects on the early days after the diagnosis, the way fear showed up as a need for control, and the quiet grief that began long before her mom was gone. Jessica talks honestly about caregiving, anticipatory grief, and what it’s like to lose the person you talked to every single day.This episode isn’t about doing grief “right.” It’s about what it looks like to love someone the best you can when you don’t yet know what you’ll wish you had done differently.If you’ve lost a parent, are caring for someone who’s sick, or are carrying regret alongside grief, this conversation is for you.Resources & LinksDownload the free Held Through the Hurt Bible study: click here.If this episode resonated consider sharing it with someone who may be walking through loss or loving someone who is sick. Sometimes knowing you’re not alone makes all the difference.Thank you for tuning in to the Resilient Podcast!If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode.Connect with Jessica Boarman:Website: www.jessicaboarman.comInstagram: @Jessica.BoarmanDo you know your emotional superpower? Take the free quiz by clicking here!Support the Podcast:If you found value in today's episode, consider leaving a review or sharing it with a friend. Your feedback helps us reach more people and make a greater impact.

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What did you think of this episode? In this episode, Jessica shares the story of losing her mom after a lung cancer diagnosis in 2013. She reflects on the early days after the diagnosis, the way fear showed up as a need for control, and the quiet grief that began long before her mom was gone. Jessica talks honestly about caregiving, anticipatory grief, and what it’s like to lose the person you talked to every single day. This episode isn’t about doing grief “right.” It’s about what it looks l...

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