When the Person You Love Is Still Here, But No Longer the Same

In this powerful episode of A Seat at the Table: Stories of Mother Grief, Dr. Tammy Isaac welcomes guest Likeythia Blackmon, who shares the deeply personal story of her mother’s tragic accident—an incident that forever altered their relationship. Though her mother survived, the woman Likeythia once knew was never the same. Together, we explore the complex layers of ambiguous grief, the emotional weight of becoming a caregiver, and the quiet ache of loving someone who is still physically present but mentally and emotionally changed. This episode creates space for tears, honesty, and spiritual reflection—reminding us that we can grieve and still be grateful, that God welcomes our sorrow, and that even unspoken losses deserve a seat at the table.