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EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 23 MIN

Offering Condolences Over the Holiday

from Nurturing Words: Voices of Experience · host Motherless Daughters Ministry

Send us Fan MailNavigating the holidays as a motherless daughter can be a mix of emotions. There’s an expectation of a Norman Rockwell-style family celebration that just doesn’t live up to expectations for so many grieving a loss or dealing with a strained relationship. Loved ones of a motherless daughter struggle to understand how she feels or find the right words to say. Today, we are sharing some thoughts and advice from our Founder, Dr. Mary Ellen Collins, on approaching condolences and talking to a motherless daughter this time of year.                                                         Resources                                                                             What We Offer:                       https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/Podcast Episode highlights a blog by Mary Ellen: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2025/11/19/offering-condolences-over-the-holidays-to-a-motherless-daughter/Donate to our ministry:          https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/Get involved in our ministry:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit our website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

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Send us Fan Mail Navigating the holidays as a motherless daughter can be a mix of emotions. There’s an expectation of a Norman Rockwell-style family celebration that just doesn’t live up to expectations for so many grieving a loss or dealing with a strained relationship. Loved ones of a motherless daughter struggle to understand how she feels or find the right words to say. Today, we are sharing some thoughts and advice from our Founder, Dr. Mary Ellen Collins, on approaching condolences and ...

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