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

Episode Description There 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 Book How Many Children Do You Have A 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 Episode Psalm 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 Themes Bereaved motherhood and invisible grief Miscarriage and pregnancy loss Losing a child and life after loss Mother’s Day and complex emotions Faith in grief and the presence of God in suffering Identity and the question “How many children do you have?” ⸻ Who This Episode Is For Mothers navigating miscarriage or pregnancy loss Women who have lost a child at any age Those struggling with Mother’s Day after loss Anyone supporting a bereaved mother Listeners seeking faith-centered support in grief ⸻ Call to Action If 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 Resources Author Page: https://authors.tertulia.com/angelaweiss-drafther4xo Life by Design with Angela Weiss Podcast New episodes released weekly covering mental health, faith, relationships, and healing. ⸻ Disclaimer This 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.