Motherless Daughters

An online community connecting women and teens who have experienced the loss of their mother. With inspiration from Hope Edelman's book.

Members

  • Lisa Marie Miller Sellner
  • Tonyajo
  • Amy Jo
  • Tanya
  • Cathy Zinkhon Matsumoto
  • Lyn
  • LuC
  • alicia
  • Christine
  • Dana-Rae Gipson
  • Ayo
  • Kate
  • Joyous
  • JPR
  • Laurelle
  • Keri

Resources for Motherless Daughters

www.hopeedelman.com
Web MD Article
Motherless Daughters of Los Angeles
Motherless Brides

LA Meetup
Boston Meetup Group
NYC Meetup Group

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October 27
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Pasadena, CA Meetup at Zona Rosa Caffe
October 24, 2009 from 12pm to 1pm
I hold a meetup about once a month in Pasadena. Come by and have some coffee and chat! Here's the website to our meetup page. http://www.meetup.com/Los-Angeles-Motherless-Daughters/
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October 7
Victoria Veldhoen commented on Amy Jo's blog post 'Today, 19 years ago'
This was a beautiful entry, Amy. :) I can relate to so much, like remembering the day my mom passed away vividly and feeling disconnected with friends my own age. I really love what you did for your wedding. I've been worrying about any wedding I...
October 6
Indira-Linda commented on Amy Jo's blog post 'Today, 19 years ago'
Amy- this really resonates with me. All i can say is that I love you and I am impressed with how you were able to incorporate her into your wedding! good for you! If I ever walk down the aisle, this gives me some insight as to what to do.....Hope ...
October 6
Amy Jo commented on Amy Jo's blog post 'Today, 19 years ago'
Thanks Berta!
October 4
Berta Santana commented on Amy Jo's blog post 'Today, 19 years ago'
Hi Amy. How wonderful what you have done. Really hits home with me. I am slowly still learning that it is what we create and build in our lives which makes us more at peace with the loss. Daisies are beautiful, bright, cheery and lights up any roo...
October 4
 

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WELCOME!

This network was created as a way for other motherless daughters to connect. It is my hope that this network will be run collectively as a community and that we will all share a part in having it grow and develop. It is not owned by anyone-just administered by me. (for now:) Others are welcome to become administrators or moderators as well. Just send me a message if you're interested.

What can you do here?

Create groups!
For you local area: organize meetups, events, fundraisers....find others to spend Mother's Day with.

With specific interests or age groups: Connect with similar individuals...get advice, or just have a place to vent

Start Discussions
Looking for advice? Start a discussion in your group where members can respond.

Blog
On your personal page you can start your own blog or online journal.

Since this network is in the infant stages, expect to see a lot of changes. I would love feedback. If you have a suggestion, let me know. I will do my best to implement it as quickly and best as I can.

I hope you find a strong, supportive community here.
Enjoy!!
xoxo
Amy Jo

Important Note: This network is not run by or monitored by a psychological professional. It is based on sharing with others through our personal experiences. Hopefully, someday we can have a professional as a member to start their own group to offer such advice on this network. For now, we will just share our resources on this network.

Blog Posts

Amy Jo

Today, 19 years ago



On October 3, 1990 my mother passed away from cancer. I was 15 years old. This day obviously has a special place in my heart. Some years I'm sad, others the day passes and it doesn't phase me. This year, I'm not sad-just remembering. I've never had a tradition on this day to do anything-maybe I should...

I can remember the day vividly...which is kind of su… Continue

Posted by Amy Jo on October 3, 2009 at 1:42pm — 4 Comments

Lisa Marie Miller Sellner

Memorial Day.....

Went home to Mott, ND this weekend. It was my cousin's wedding. Perfect timing for Memorial Day to stop by Mom's gravesite. It's always so tough. My kids always take a "gift" and we brought flowers. My daughters picked "bluebells" from the field... her favorite wild flower. It's tough... it's still tough. I miss her so. Then my stepmom brought out some old boxes of things that used to be on the walls.. years ago. She asked us kids to go through them a bit while we were there.... it was amazing h… Continue

Posted by Lisa Marie Miller Sellner on May 25, 2009 at 5:26pm — 2 Comments

Victoria Veldhoen

Where did she go?

I'm not sure if I believe in any kind of God or even in any kind of afterlife. I would like to. Very, very much so. But without any kind of proof, I don't think I'll ever be able to take away my doubt. I've always been interested in religion and spirituality... But since I've been able to ask questions about it, I've never been able to fully believe in anything.

I remember on the last day of my mom's life, she was in a coma. She wouldn't respond to anything I said. And I was so afraid to leave… Continue

Posted by Victoria Veldhoen on May 10, 2009 at 4:35pm — 2 Comments

Amy Jo

Thinking of you....

Whatever you may be doing today-may it be exactly how you want it to be.
Use this day to honor your Mother and also yourself.
Ask yourself, "What do I need today?"
Give it to yourself-and you will be honoring your Mother's spirit at the same time.

My gift to myself is writing term papers. (HA!) Seriously, I'd feel so stressed if I knew I wasn't getting all of this work done. But every year it's different for me. Some years have been pretty emotional. This year I seem to be ok for some reason an… Continue

Posted by Amy Jo on May 10, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Amy Jo

Mother's Day has begun...

I think just like Christmas and Thanksgiving, this is starting to be a "season". Before you know it we'll soon start calling it Mother's Day season, and Father's Day season. Ahhh....Hallmark, always trying to make a buck.

I just logged onto the Kodak Gallery website to see a HUGE ad front and center that says 'MOM A THON'.
It made me think of all of you and how we might handle this time of year. I used to get annoyed, sometimes angry. But this year, so far, it doesn't seem to bother me.

I star… Continue

Posted by Amy Jo on April 19, 2009 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

 
 

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