Episode 5: The Woman My Children Call Dra

Over the past few weeks, you've heard me talk about my mother.This week, you finally get to meet her.Her name was Lillian Scott. To my children, she was Dra.In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of the woman who insisted nobody was going to call her "Grammy"—and then became the kind of grandmother who rearranged her life around the grandchildren she adored.Through memories of family dinners, surprise visits, breakfast stops before school, Ring Pops, swim-practice dreams, and the stories shared by my niece and nephew, you'll meet the woman who quietly taught all of us that love isn't just something you say—it's something you do.If you're navigating motherhood after losing your mother, this episode is also an invitation to think about the stories your children know about the woman who raised you. Because even when our mothers are no longer here, their love can continue shaping the next generation through the stories we tell.In this episode, we discuss:What my mother was really like as a grandmotherThe story behind the name "Dra"How ordinary acts of love become a lasting legacyIntroducing our children to the grandmothers they may never have knownWhy storytelling is one of the greatest gifts motherless mothers can give their families💌 I'd love to hear your story.Visit themotherlessmother.com to join the community, receive Letters from The Motherless Mother, or send me a note. Some listener letters may be featured in future episodes.If this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another motherless mother who might need this conversation.