Warrior Moms: Surviving Child Loss
A club no one wants to be in because the initiation is too big of a sacrifice: the loss of a child. Unthinkable. Unimaginable. Warrior Moms is local group in north Atlanta filled with strong, courageous, funny, and fiercely loving women who are surviving and thriving amidst horrific grief.
This podcast features Amy Durham and Michele Davis, two of the Warrior Moms, who will guide listeners through their grief journey. Every fourth or fifth episode will showcase another Warrior Mom, the trauma they endured, stories about their beloved child, and tips on how they get out of bed every day.
Each and every Warrior Moms' story is different, the children and the loss is different, but one thing they share is the decision to live. They have figured out how to live life putting one foot in the past and the other moving forward. Yes, it's beyond awful. Yes, it's hard. Yes, it's worth it. And yes, they say, you can survive child loss AND thrive.
This podcast features Amy Durham and Michele Davis, two of the Warrior Moms, who will guide listeners through their grief journey. Every fourth or fifth episode will showcase another Warrior Mom, the trauma they endured, stories about their beloved child, and tips on how they get out of bed every day.
Each and every Warrior Moms' story is different, the children and the loss is different, but one thing they share is the decision to live. They have figured out how to live life putting one foot in the past and the other moving forward. Yes, it's beyond awful. Yes, it's hard. Yes, it's worth it. And yes, they say, you can survive child loss AND thrive.
Episodes
31 episodes
Cole Couey's Story: Ep 29
Brandi joins us for a deeply moving episode of Warrior Moms, where she shares an intimate and poignant story about her son Cole, a young man whose spirit touched everyone he met. Discover how Cole's joyful nature and love for sports and life le...
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1:05:02
Normalizing Grief and Finding Joy with Dr. Natasha Trujillo: Ep 28
Can you truly find joy after profound loss? Join us as we explore this compelling question with Dr. Natasha Trujillo, a psychologist who has dedicated her career to helping individuals navigate the intertwining paths of grief, trauma, and perfo...
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Episode 28
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44:42
Vacation and Grief: Ep 27
Planning a summer vacation should be joyful, right? But what happens when the simple thought of packing your bags brings on a wave of anxiety and sadness? Join us as we unravel our own emotional journeys through vacation planning. Amy and I can...
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Episode 27
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25:52
Sibling Series: Annie Howard, Ashley Howard's sister, Christi Howard's daughter: Ep26
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 ...
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Episode 26
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29:15
Sibling Series: Emily McHenry, Jamie McHenry's Sister, Christine McHenry's Daughter: Ep25
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 ever...
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Episode 25
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48:20
Siblings Series: Melissa Crouch, Michele Davis's Sibling, Carter Davis's Aunt: Ep24
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...
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Episode 24
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41:37
Siblings Series Introduction: Ep23
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 we...
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Episode 23
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3:03
Jamie McHenry's Story: Ep22
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...
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Episode 22
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45:28
Darren Thomas Duncanson's Story: Ep21
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. ...
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Episode 21
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16:55
Happy birthday, angels -- How to Plan for Their Birthday!: Ep20
Whether it's race car or unicorn themed, our children's birthdays are such joy for parents! Celebrating the life, love, and happiness of another year---(sigh)---(deep breath)---having your child's life gone too soon brings pain, words which har...
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Episode 20
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17:51
Another Loss after Childloss: Ep19
The sudden loss of a friend can send shockwaves through the heart, leaving us to grapple with a grief that's as complex as it is profound. Our latest conversation takes you on a journey through the sorrow of losing someone who was not just a fr...
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Episode 19
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14:54
Ashley Howard's Story: Ep 18
Christi Howard, one of the Atlanta founding Warrior Moms, gave such a moving interview! From wisdom about how to give grace and seek help in early grief years, particularly on dark days to wisdom about mothering other children while grieving, A...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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33:38
Ep17 Bonus: Slater Nalley Music "Traces of You" in memory of Carter Davis
What an unbelievable gift---to have a student want to know about your child, but to have that student write a gorgeous song that anyone who has lost someone can relate to. "Traces of You" captures the missing of our Carter, our "crooked smile b...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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4:55
Michele Davis' Sermon about Finding Guides and "Traces of You": Ep17
One of the most amazing gifts I've ever been given is from a junior student of mine, Slater Nalley. He wrote a song called "Traces of You" in memory of Carter Davis and Natalie Henderson. I told my school's chaplain about this, and he invited S...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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9:22
Miller House's Story: Ep16
We are so honored to have Courtney join us this week. She shares about her precious 2-year-old, book-loving, dinosaur-playing little boy, Miller. A medical emergency, a nightmare choice---Courtney shares her heartache but her silver-lining atti...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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25:08
What to do with your Child's Things: Ep15
"It's only things" could not be further from the truth. The blanket, the stuffed animal, the sports helmet, and yes, even the favorite sweatshirt rarely washed---these things are the only physical items we have left of our child. Tryin...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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25:04
Alec Davis' Story: Ep14
Amy Durham shares about her 24-year old son Alec who went missing for 10 days and after a large police grid-search, he was found. She talks about his struggles with addiction and how this led to his final breath, yet it is certainly not what yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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57:15
Surviving Grief in the New Year: Ep13
Happy New Year, y'all! Amy and I are excited to start 2024, but also we have sadness, thinking about adding one more between when we last had moments with our child. Yet, we put one foot in front of the other and still find things to celebrate ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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24:53
Surviving and Thriving the Holidays: Ep 12
Join us and two of our Warrior Moms, Christine McHenry and Robyn Renfroe-Noe, as we talk about how we survived and how we find joy during the holidays while grieving our children. This is uplifting, and we hope you will listen!To find u...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:47
Tini Semeria's Story: Ep11
What a tribute to walking with faith! Cathy Semeria speaks about changing pain into ministry. To be witness to such love for her daughter and for God speaks of the ongoing love Tini provides. Cathy shares with us her joy in giving to others in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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46:39
Max Gruver's Story: Ep10
Rae Ann Gruver shares her love for her son Max, the tragedy of losing Max to fraternity hazing, and the strides she has made in educating colleges and parents about the deadly dangers of hazing. #FlyHighMax is their motto, which captures his ki...
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Episode 10
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46:51
TEN Key Things to Understand about People Who Have Lost a Child: Ep9
Do you wonder what's going on with your friend who has lost a child? Do you make them sad when you ask about their child? How long should their grief last? Do you wonder what is normal with your own grief; do others feel the similar th...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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16:19
Shaun and Morgan Noe's Story: Ep8
To lose one child is unthinkable; Robyn Noe has lived through the loss of her two beautiful and vibrant children in a house fire on October 5th, 2019: son Shaun, age 12, and Morgan, age 9, and she continues to fight each day to put one foot in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:30
Parenting While Grieving: Ep7
Grief...loss...sadness...words just do not seem to fit the depth of sorrow in losing a child. Yet, grief is a part of this life we all live, and life, it still goes on. Whether you are grieving the loss of a child, a mother, father, brother, si...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:47