My Mother, My Anchor

Series: A Seat at the Table: Stories of Mother GriefIn this deeply personal opening to the A Seat at the Table mini-series, Dr. Tammy Isaac shares her own sacred story of loss—the day her birthday became the same day her mother passed away. With tenderness and spiritual insight, she reflects on what it means to hold both joy and sorrow in the same breath, how grief shaped her calling as a chaplain and writer, and the anchors that have kept her steady in the storm. This episode honors daughters who are grieving, women who’ve been mothered well and now mother others, and anyone navigating the silence and sorrow that Mother’s Day can bring. Dr. Isaac offers space, scripture, prayer, and a reminder that you are not alone—your grief is welcome, your love is remembered, and your seat at the table is already prepared.