Bereaved Mother's Day: The Motherhood No One Sees Episode 27

Episode DescriptionThere is a version of Mother’s Day that isn’t always acknowledged out loud.The one where you are still a mother, but your arms may be empty.The one where love remains, but so does grief.In this deeply personal episode, Angela Weiss shares not only as a nurse practitioner, but as a mother who has experienced miscarriage and the loss of her daughter, Emma, in 2021 at 17 years old in a car accident.This episode creates space for the kind of motherhood that often goes unseen—pregnancy loss, child loss, complicated grief, and the quiet ways these experiences shape identity.Angela speaks openly about the moment everything changed, and the belief that Jesus met Emma there—and met her there too. Not in a way that removed the pain, but in a way that made it possible to keep going.If you have ever struggled with the question, “How many children do you have?” this episode, and the book it is connected to, were created with you in mind.⸻Featured BookHow Many Children Do You HaveA compassionate and honest reflection on grief, identity, and the complexity of answering one simple question when your story includes loss.Explore this book and more from Angela Weiss:https://authors.tertulia.com/angelaweiss-drafther4xo⸻Scripture Referenced in This EpisodePsalm 34:18 – The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.Isaiah 49:15 – God does not forget His children.Ecclesiastes 3:1,4 – There is a time for everything, including a time to mourn.Psalm 56:8 – God keeps track of every sorrow and every tear.Romans 8:38–39 – Nothing can separate us from the love of God.Lamentations 3:22–23 – His compassion never fails; His mercies are new every morning.John 16:22 – Grief and future joy can coexist.Isaiah 66:13 – God comforts as a mother comforts her child.⸻Key ThemesBereaved motherhood and invisible griefMiscarriage and pregnancy lossLosing a child and life after lossMother’s Day and complex emotionsFaith in grief and the presence of God in sufferingIdentity and the question “How many children do you have?”⸻Who This Episode Is ForMothers navigating miscarriage or pregnancy lossWomen who have lost a child at any ageThose struggling with Mother’s Day after lossAnyone supporting a bereaved motherListeners seeking faith-centered support in grief⸻Call to ActionIf this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone who may need it.If you have ever struggled with how to answer the question, “How many children do you have?” this episode and the book are meant to give language to that experience.You can explore more resources, books, and writing from Angela through her author page.⸻Connect and ResourcesAuthor Page:https://authors.tertulia.com/angelaweiss-drafther4xoLife by Design with Angela Weiss PodcastNew episodes released weekly covering mental health, faith, relationships, and healing.⸻DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for individualized care.