55. 7 Grief Strategies for Bereaved Moms This Thanksgiving

For grieving mothers navigating the pain of the holidays, this episode of The Child Loss & Grief Support Podcast offers understanding, comfort, and gentle guidance. Thanksgiving can feel impossibly heavy when the traditions, family gatherings, and gratitude that once grounded you now highlight your child’s absence. In this heartfelt episode, host Lisa Boehm shares seven compassionate, practical ways to get through Thanksgiving when your world feels upside down — from setting boundaries to finding small moments of comfort.

Key Takeaways:

• How to redefine “normal” when traditions no longer fit
• Gentle ways to honour your child during Thanksgiving
• Scripts and strategies for saying “no” without guilt
• Simple self-care tactics to manage triggers and exhaustion
• One mindful shift that makes gratitude possible again

Links Mentioned in This Episode

👉 Free Resource List for Bereaved Moms — comforting tools, books, and podcasts to help you feel less alone

👉 The Child Loss & Grief Support Podcast on Apple Podcasts — please leave a review to help other grieving moms find this show

Follow Lisa:

🌿 Instagram: @griefsupportformoms

💌 Website: lisakboehm.com