From Lemons to Legacies: Creating Out of Love and Loss with Kera Sanchez

Imagine going through the journey of becoming a mother, while grappling with the loss of your own. Our guest, Kera, a high school Spanish teacher, takes us through the heart-wrenching experiences of her life, where joy and grief intertwine in unthinkable ways. Kera shares her deeply moving story of losing her mother just as she was becoming a mom herself, detailing the unique challenges that she faced amidst a global pandemic. The pain of losing her mother and the joy of welcoming a daughter into the world occur almost simultaneously, painting a poignant picture of life's unpredictability and the necessity to cherish every moment with our loved ones.As we traverse through Kera's emotional journey, we learn about the therapeutic tool that offered her solace - journaling. She illuminates how penning down her feelings and experiences in a journal for her daughters not only provided comfort, but also helped her be honest about the struggles of motherhood. This conversation reminds us of the cathartic potential of expression and the importance of reaching out for help when needed. Kera's narrative also underlines the significance of self-care and mental health. Her story, filled with both tears and smiles, is a testament to resilience and the power of sharing personal stories to provide support and understanding to others in similar situations.Kera is a High School teacher, the author of Legacy Letters-guided journal, and a content creator in the grief space. After the unexpected loss of her Mother, just days after her youngest was born, she was determined to create something that allows us to leave behind handwritten words of love, advice, and support. The guided journal does just that, and breaks down complex issues into small bite-size pieces, allowing us to leave behind a detailed and loving legacy to those we know and love.https://www.legacylettersjournal.com/https://instagram.com/legacylettersjournal?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw==https://a.co/d/8i8Ip9ZGrab a Coffee & Say HelloSupport the showSupport the Show & Connect with Kelli:Follow Moms Who Create on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momswhocreatepodcastVisit the podcast website: Moms Who CreateLove the show? Buy Me a Coffee to support me!! I do this at home and run on lots of coffee. :