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Send us Fan Mail   A supportive community may consist of various people, opportunities, and situations. The significance of true support lies in the creation of a safe environment in which you can heal from the impact of loss. This gradual process happens within a time frame that no one can predict. It is unique for every individual. Your circle of support allows that to evolve in its own time without judgement and gentle encouragement. This episode touches on the heart of why our ministry exists – the power of community. The Motherless Daughters Ministry serves women who have lost or missed the nurturing care of a mother. This may have resulted from death, emotional absence, chronic illness or as the daughter of a narcissistic mother. We seek to provide resources that will encourage, inform, and support you in the healing journey. For information, access to our services, and community, please visit  our website at https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/.   Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail A container will hold only so much content.  Continuing to add more content will make it overflow. With some planning the overflow could be put to good use. Merriam Webster defines a conduit as “a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed.” We can find ourselves as either a container or a conduit. Which term applies to you? This episode combines a blog written five years ago with an updated reflection by the author. Gladys Bell has been connected to the  Motherless Daughters Ministry since 2005 when she became motherless.  Her story includes this testimony about the journey from being a broken vessel to a container and what it is like to experience another transition.                                                                Resources Want to learn more about our Connection & Conversation Circles? Find out more here:                                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/https-www-motherlessdaughtersministry-com-services-online-connections-conversations/ Become a Listener Supporter:          https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040194/supporters/new  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/  Ministry offerings:                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ 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 out website atwww.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail Mother is the initial and most critical element in the development of an infant from conception. Narcissistic personality traits profoundly compromise the natural progression of developmental tasks. By the time the daughter of a narcissistic mother becomes aware there is a problem, her ability to establish and maintain relationships have already become severely compromised…but not impossible to heal.  This episode shines a light on behaviors and experiences that have long been sources of confusion and disappointment.  It brings clarity to questionable memories and understanding to experiences that were difficult to describe. Dr. Mary Ellen Collins, the Founder and Board Chair of the ministry, gives a thorough overview of the stages of awareness when discovering that mother is narcissistic. Resources   Podcast Episode highlights a blog by Mary Ellen Collins:  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2026/05/20/the-stages-of-awareness-discovering-your-mother-is-narcissistic/ Podcast also features a blog by Cathy DiBella:  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2020/11/15/effects-of-narcissism-on-me-2/ Become a Listener Supporter:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040194/supporters/new What We Offer:                           https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/ Ministry offerings: Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail Periodically, we may look back to reflect on how we made it through a difficult period of our lives. What encouraged us to put one foot in front of the other for the next step? Where did I find the fortitude to survive? Who was there for me? There are many things that can bring lots of memories that trigger our grief connected to mother loss. Whatever caused the mother loss, we are all impacted well into adulthood. Navigating motherhood without your mother can instigate constant triggers. Today’s episode, again,  features our Podcast Administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, as she discusses why the “Nurturing Words” podcast matters, what is behind her involvement, and why your support is so important.   Resources Podcast Episode highlights the impact of Motherless Daughters Miunistry:  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/reach-impact/ Become a Listener Supporter:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040194/supporters/new https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/ Ministry offerings:  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ 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 out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail Any little memory, item, event or odor may trigger our grief over mother loss, regardless of the cause. Whether by death, emotional absence, chronic illness or substance abuse, mothering without your mother is a challenge. The customs and traditions surrounding the back-to-school season can send us spiraling back to previous seasons in our lives.  As we hit August, many of our motherless daughters are, or will soon be navigating the Back-to-School season. Today’s episode features our Podcast Administrator, Sarah Lynn Wells, as she discusses how this season bubbles up emotions for her.                                                                        Resources  Podcast Episode highlights blog post:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2025/09/10/back-to-school-blues/  Want to learn more about our Connection & Conversation Circles? Find out more here:     https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/https-www-motherlessdaughtersministry-com-services-online-connections-conversations/ Become a Listener Supporter:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040194/supporters/new Ministry offerings:                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ 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 out website atwww.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail Although all of us share some of the same experiences every mother loss story is different. This episode is for motherless daughters who have the unique experience of losing their mother through dementia. One of the volunteers from our ministry shares her review of a book that helped her as she traveled down this path.  The reflections by our Podcast Administrator highlight different paths to mother loss and how our story may evolve to include more than one type of loss. There are numerous approaches to healing from grief and that, too, is a customized process. Honor your story and recognize the unique path for your healing. The Motherless Daughters Ministry offers a variety of resources designed to create the environment for self-discovery and empowerment to take steps toward healing. Visit us at www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/ Resources  Podcast Episode highlights blog post: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2017/06/18/youre-losing-mom-dementia/ Want to learn more about our Connection & Conversation Circles? Find out more here:                                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/https-www-motherlessdaughtersministry-com-services-online-connections-conversations/  Become a Listener Supporter:      https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040194/supporters/new Ministry offerings:                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ 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 out website atwww.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail Everyone has a story, a unique set of circumstances and issues that make us who we are. Likewise, as we move through the grief process, it, too, is unique. Your experience will not be like that of anyone else. Like a fingerprint, it is “uniquely yours.” Being “free to be me” means acknowledging that I am not subject to anyone’s parameters for my healing process. There are numerous approaches to healing from grief and that, also, becomes a customized process. Honor your story and recognize the unique path for your healing. The Motherless Daughters Ministry offers a variety of resources designed to create the environment for self-discovery and empowerment to take steps toward healing. Visit us at www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/.   Resources Podcast Episode highlights: Monday Morning Ministry Moments – Sept. 2021 Ways to donate and give back: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/ Ministry offerings: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ 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 out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com  Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail The impact of mother loss is challenging enough without compounding it with the ache of a father’s absence. Father’s Day brings to the surface all the emotions connected to the wounds of father loss; however it occurs. This episode highlights the experience of our Founder, Dr. Mary Ellen Collins with both mother and father loss and the discovery of new insights.                                                                    Resources  Podcast features a blog by Dr. Mary Ellen Collins:         https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2018/04/29/i-can-only-imagine-a-fathers-love/ Ministry offerings:                         https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/  Want to learn more about the Journey Retreat?               https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/events/the-journey-retreat-residential/ Ways to donate and give back:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/ 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 out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com     Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail Being motherless creates many deficits in the life of a daughter. The catalysts to our development may include any combination of influences throughout our lives.  In this podcast, Maika Lansing introduces us to the term “Mother Hunger,” the title of a book by author, Kelly McDaniel.  Unique concepts and encouragements from authors and significant figures emphasize the ability and value of a constellation of elements and people to fulfill the need of a nurturing mother. Healing from the impact of loss is unique to every individual. The Motherless Daughters Ministry seeks to provide resources that will encourage, inform, and support you in the healing journey. For information, access to our services, and community, visit  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/.                                                           Resources  Ministry offerings:               https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/  Podcast refers to author Kelly McDaniel:          https://kellymcdanieltherapy.com/kelly-mcdaniel/#credentials  Want to learn more about the Journey Retreat?               https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/events/the-journey-retreat-residential/ Ways to donate and give back:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/  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 out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail We can all tell you the day and time our lives changed forever. We became mother less in different ways, but ALL of us have had our lives forever changed by our loss – our relationships, our functioning at work, the way we handle situations, run our households and perceive the world.  Healing from the impact of loss is unique to every individual. Many times it involves a flurry of activity and accomplishment, However, there comes a time when you need to simply stand still. Stop! Get off the merry-go-round. Be in the moment. Take stock of your situation, reassess.  This podcast shares a few ideas on how to approach that journey.                                                                  Resources Podcast Episode highlights:                                                                                                    Monday Morning Ministry Moments - July 2020 Want to learn more about the Journey Retreat?  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/events/the-journey-retreat-residential/ Ministry offerings:                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ Ways to donate and give back:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/   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 out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail This episode reflects on how Mother’s Day brings a mix of emotions for those who have lost their mothers, blending grief with cherished memories. We share a story of a motherless daughter who honors her mother’s lasting influence, especially the practical wisdom, discipline, and care she modeled in raising children.   The Motherless Daughters Ministry seeks to provide resources that will encourage, inform, and support you in healing from the impact of loss. For information and access to our services, you are invited to explore our website and join our community at  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/.                                                            Resources  Podcast Episode highlights a blog post:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2024/05/22/on-mothers-day/ Want to learn more about the Journey Retreat?https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/ “You Say” by Lauren Daigle:                                            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIaT8Jl2zpI Ways to donate and give back:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/ 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 out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail Life events can send us reeling into club memberships we never wanted. These associations are not ones we want to acknowledge and highlight among our accomplishments. Our Founder, Dr. Mary Ellen Collins, leads by example in tackling the hard work of processing the impact of loss. This episode recounts a real-time navigation of a life-changing experience initiating her into a new “club.” The takeaway is that it is possible to get through the difficult seasons of our life and discover  unexpected gifts along the way.                                                              Resources  Podcast Episode highlights a blog post by Mary Ellen Collins:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2017/03/05/welcome-to-the-club/ Want to learn more about the Journey Retreat?https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/  Ways to donate and give back:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/ Ministry offerings:                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ 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 out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail Life’s hardest moments can feel even more isolated without a mother’s presence, especially during experiences of grief, rejection, and major life milestones. This episode features a blog written by our Founder and Board Chair, Dr. Mary Ellen Collins. It highlights how the ministry creates a supportive sisterhood—“a raincoat in the storm”—where women show up for one another, offering empathy, shared understanding, and emotional shelter. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes that healing happens in community, reminding listeners they don’t have to face their pain alone.                                                                 Resources  Podcast Episode highlights a blog post by Mary Ellen Collins:                 https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2025/08/20/we-are-your-raincoat-in-the-storm/ Want to learn more about our Connection & Conversation Circles? Find out more here:                                              https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/https-www-motherlessdaughtersministry-com-services-online-connections-conversations/ Ways to donate and give back:        https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/ Ministry offerings:                https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/ 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 out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail Those who document historical events, also, have the power to drive perspective. As motherless daughters, our stories may have been muffled or muted to accommodate the authors of the “published” version.  Dr. Mary Ellen Collins, our Founder and Board Chair, cuts right to the chase with profound truths about our personal history that open the gates to healing. The powerful narrative of this episode challenges us to acknowledge the power of our personal story.                                                               Resources  Podcast features blogs by Mary Ellen Collins:  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2026/03/11/history-may-have-been-written-by-those-in-power/  Interested in coaching? Find out more here:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/coaching/ Ways to support MDM financially: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/ 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 out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com   Support the show Thanks 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.

Send us Fan Mail The Motherless Daughters Ministry (MDM) strives to provide a variety of avenues for women to explore any concerns regarding mother loss and discover their unique path to healing. In this podcast, Maika Lansing interviews Danyetta Najoli, MDM Executive Director, about our Connection & Conversation Circles. This new opportunity offers participants a safe environment to find community with other women who share similar experiences. Each four (4) week Circle focuses on a specific type of loss. The origin, design, and purpose of these Circles are meant to meet you where you are.                                                           Resources Want to learn more about our Connection & Conversation Circles? Find out  more here:                    https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/https-www-motherlessdaughtersministry-com-services-online-connections-conversations/ Interested in coaching? Find out more here: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/coaching/ Ways to support MDM financially: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/  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 out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com     Support the show Thanks 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.