Warrior Moms: Surviving Child Loss Michele Davis & Amy Durham

What a beautiful interview we had with Anna Howard, lovingly referred to as "Annie" in her early years. Her wisdom is beyond her twenty-three years and shares important advice for other siblings who have lived losing their beloved sibling. For Annie, she lost her best friend, Ashley.This episode Annie, a successful, young hairdresser, tells her grief journey weaving threads of loss, remembrance, and healing. Annie shares what helped her through the first 3-5 years, one being Kate's...

To say we are honored to witness such joy and bravery is an understatement. Emily McHenry, you amaze us. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and joy.When Emily McHenry speaks about her brother Jamie, you can hear the love and loss in every word. Our heartfelt conversation with Emily reveals the poignant journey of a sibling's bond tested by the untimely passing of her brother. We travel through Emily's treasured memories, the laughter, and the tears, delving into how her family's love crafted a...

In our latest episode, we're joined by Melissa Crouch, my cherished youngest sister, who bravely shares her journey through the valleys of grief following the murder of my son, her nephew Carter. With raw emotion, she opens up about their close-knit relationship, the joyous moments they spent together, and the shattering day our world turned upside down. As Melissa reflects on the beautiful yet complex layer of sibling sorrow, we're reminded that the loss of a child is a shared burden, carryi...

The echo of loss resonates beyond what we can see, touching those who stand beside us in the shadows – our siblings. As we embark on our Sibling Series here at Warrior Moms, Amy and I hold space for the often-overlooked warriors who bear the weight of grief alongside us. The series unpacks the emotional odyssey of brothers and sisters who have experienced the loss of a sibling, revealing the transformation that ripples through their lives and the lives of their parents. We're honored to share...

When Christine McHenry, one of the founders of Warrior Moms of North Georgia, shares her journey through grief after the loss of her son Jamie at the young age of 13, it's impossible not to feel the weight of her love and sorrow. Her courage to celebrate Jamie's life, even as she navigates the heartache of his absence, sets the stage for a powerful conversation. Michele and Christine discuss the complexities of grief, from the rallying support of the Warrior Moms community to the commemoratio...

Emily Simmons, just three months from retiring from the military, got a call no mother ever wants---her beloved son Darren had died in a car accident. Emily shares about her well-loved son and what that first terrible year looked like for her. She also shares such clear and important pieces of advice for how to truly survive---and thrive in childloss. Amy and I loved sitting with her, hearing of her honest vulnerability about loss and her great love for Darren, which propels her to live a lif...