Motherless Moms Grief Coach

05/08/2026

Had a great time talking to Realness Rising about motherless mothering.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!!! In this episode, I'm opening up about a topic close to my heart: navigating motherhood while living with the absence of your own mom. I'm joined by grief coach Susanna Gilbertson, who specializes in supporting others through this exact journey.

Together, we share our personal stories, practical coping strategies, and compassionate insights to help you move through significant moments like Mother's Day, the day you live beyond your mother, and the days your children are the same age you were when she died.

If you are mothering without your mother, even if she's still alive, or if you love someone who is, this episode is for you.

For more information about Susanna Gilbertson, or to connect with her about her work, you can find her at

10/15/2025

I believe that honoring and remembering our moms matters in a world that doesn't support the essential work of mothering.

I believe grief shared is grief lightened.

I have 2 more spots in this group. Starts Nov 4th. I hope you can join us! Reach out with any questions.
Link to register in bio.

10/07/2025

Is it hard to find the space and time to grieve your mom with all the demands of parenting?
Give yourself the gift of community and space to remember and honor your mom.
More info & link to register here:
https://www.susannagilbertson.com/mmgroup

09/24/2025

6 weeks of support from people who get it. Grief (and parenting!) can be so isolating at times. Holiday "cheer" can feel really rough. Let's walk through it together.
More info & registration here:
susannagilbertson.com/mmgroup

If you're on the fence, I'm happy to have a call with you to tell you more about the group. I have 3 spots left in this group.

12/24/2024

Hi friends - I am thinking about all of you who celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah and wishing for you to experience a tiny joy, since the expectation of more while you are grieving can feel totally unrealistic and rage-inducing. My tiny joys included my mom's Christmas cactus blooming today, a gorgeous sunset at a local park, and seeing this great blue heron at that same park. I hope the twinkle of lights or candles, a moment in nature, a delicious cookie or other treat, a memory of your mom, or the excitement of your children can give you that fleeting moment of joy. If it happens, embrace it! If not, it's all okay -- you can't do it wrong. It's perfectly normal and okay to be sad and grumpy (and exhausted!) through the holidays. You're doing a great job (no matter how it feels!!) and I'm rooting for you. Love, Susanna

10/18/2024

I have one spot left in the Online Motherless Mothers Support Group.
It's my dream that every motherless mother has someone she can connect with who gets it, a place to slow down enough to feel her grief, and a way to honor her mom.
More info and registration here: https://www.susannagilbertson.com/mmgroup

03/20/2024

Megan Devine reminds us that because grief is not a problem, it doesn't need solutions.
But do you know what it does need?
Community, witnessing, support.
Come find your people - those of us who get it.
Philadelphia folks: Randi Hall and I are holding an in-person 6-week mother loss support group starting April 3rd.
Sign up here: https://www.realnessrising.com/mother-loss

03/05/2024

When you are a mother, and you are navigating how to raise your kids without your own mom...

You are on a unique journey that most of your friends and family may not be able to relate to.

But we can. Randi of Realness Rising and I are both grief coaches, and together: We are opening a group in April for pregnant women & mothers who have lost their own mothers. This group will be held in Philadelphia.

This Mother Loss Support Group will help you:

💜 Navigate the ups and downs of motherhood, without your own mom
💜 Hold you in community with other mothers who get it
💜 Provide support and resources for you, when you are feeling alone

Check out https://www.realnessrising.com/mother-loss for more info about this community.

11/22/2023

Wonderful article in my local paper about one daughter's way of remembering her mom at Thanksgiving.

Soon after my mom learned she was dying, she taught me to make a Thanksgiving feast for eight people. I cook the same things every year, as a way to bring her back to life.

10/25/2023

Today's the day - your deadline to register! If you are interested in joining us for support, community, some tears, and yes - even many laughs, please register today.
Registration and more info:
https://www.susannagilbertson.com/mmgroup