When Dag was a young boy, he lost his uncle, who could easily be described as the core of so many of his family members' lives. As a result of the grief, as in many other instances, the loss caused their family dynamic to change. Dag's mother, who viewed her younger brother as her "first baby/child", checked out almost completely as an effect of the overwhelming grief she held for her younger brother... In this episode of DMR, Dag talks about how his mother withdrawing from the traditional role of mother has effected his personal/interpersonal relationships and his relationships with women and he also shares an update on the status of his and his mother's relationship at present.

In this episode, Alanna expresses the profound impact her grandmother had on her life. She delves into the Jewish perspective on loss and grieving, which includes the custom of sitting shiva for seven days following a loved one's funeral and the extraordinary assistance provided by the community during such difficult times. Alana shares her experiences dealing with sadness, including her emotions and the challenges she faced after losing her grandmother to cancer. She also discusses how, just before her grandmother passed away, she was able to find closure and share a special moment with her. Alana emphasizes the importance of kindness, genuineness, and uplifting people through compliments as she shares the priceless life lessons passed down by her grandmother.

Listen to this heartwarming episode and gain insights into the power of memory, kindness, and preserving the legacy of loved ones. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired – tune in now!

In this episode of DMR, Nataisa talks about what it was like to lose her mother at the ripe age of thee. Natasia bravely talks about the moments before her mom passed and shares that even at three, she understood transition with the help of her grandparents. She cites her grandmothers openness and ability to grieve openly as what pulled her through. Although it hasn't been easy, Natasia is proof that communicating about grief and "negative" feelings is imperative. She also shares that although she thought she'd understood grief because of knowing it for so long, she was hit with a crisis when she lost around 10 family members within one year. Check out this episode of DMR to learn more about her story!

Traci was 49 when she lost her beloved mama unexpectedly - Now, two years later, she's still trying to pick up the pieces, prompting the question what is my new role in the family system"... Her mother's passing coincided with her recent marriage and also happened in the midst of her daughters first pregnancy which has left Traci with a lot of confusion and even more emotions. During our conversation, we talk about unexpected loss, realizing that our mother's were the buffer in most of our familial relationships, how she received several signs of her moms impending transition and how she used her pain to create the book, "The Journey of Baby Angel". Learn more about Traci's story on this episode of "Damn Mom, Really"

On this episode of DMR, Trevon shares with us what life without his grandmother by his side has been like. In this episode we bond over grief being a huge catalyst for our leave from New York, the recognition of the signs that we're given from the powers that be and how we're learning how to be adults in light of loss. This is the first episode where we have a guest talking about their grandmother which makes it all the more special! Check out Trevon's story and be encouraged in his steadfast efforts to keep his head above water following a really dark and deep point in his life.

On this first of its' kind episode of DMR, Alexis has come on the show to talk about what its' been like grieving the mother she had before her brother lost his life due to gun violence last year. Ms. Dana is a phenomenal mother who loves her children dearly but has gone through changes in light of losing her youngest child. Alexis cites the way her mom has changed from her hyper-concern over her childrens saftey, the way her relationship with God has changed and the way that her grief can sometimes overtake her. Grief is extremely complex and multifaceted and this episode of tragedy and triumph explores that to the fullest.

**Trigger Warning** Talks of thoughts of self-harm included in this episode.

Tahira, the founder of the Elevan eleven foundation, was 22 when her adoptive mother passed away and the loss sent her into a spiral. In this episode of DMR, she shares with us how the world immediately came crashing down on her shoulders with the loss of her mom because she inherited all of her mothers responsibilities. Her mom, often referred to as Megan in the episode, adopted her when she was six years old... So not only does she discuss the loss of her mother, she talks about the pain she's felt in relation to her birth mother giving her away as well. She started the Elevan Eleven Foundation as an answer to her grief and explains how it's benefit her and others since it's inception... Check out this epiosde, "Damn... Mom?" asap to hear more about Tahira's story!

**Please be aware that there is some colorful language in this episode**

Grief is so many things and everyones relation to it is different - In this episode, Nahje talks about her mother and what it's been like to live with a mother who does not feel like a parent to her.... Who "does not like her", Growing up, Nahje's vision of her mother was gleaming and infallible, but through experience and processing, she realized that their relationship was never what she thought it was.

Angel tells us just minutes into the interview that she considers herself a "lover and representative of growth, of life, or strength and of love" and the entirety of this episode speaks to that. A few years ago, Angel lost her mother/best friend suddenly and has God to thank for her continuance and believes that her mom and God are partners in love out there, conspiring for her good.

In this episode, Angel gets real about how the truths of grief initially conflicted with her religious beliefs, but later found out that in order to heal, she had to be okay with asking God the "why" and getting comfortable in her pain. Furthermore, we also get candid about what it was like for her to grieve her absent father, how powerful words are, some of the positive changes that have happened in her life since her moms' transition and so much more