I’m Grieving But I’m Back | Over 50 & Flourishing
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- Today's episode looks and feels a little different. I'll be sharing my grieving process after losing my mother, and what that looks like for me. Also, so many of you have written me beautiful messages, and I’m honored to share some of them with you today.
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I am so sorry for your profound loss. I’m 57 and lost my dad and sister within 6 months in 2022; my mom in 2017. My parents were my world. I struggle everyday wanting my old life back. I wish everyone peace in their grief.
I'm so so sorry for your loss ,I know exactly what your going through ,I also have suffered great loss ❤
I can somewhat relate. I'm 44 and my mother passed away in 2015, my grandfather in 2018 and my grandmother in 2020. That was three of the 4 people who truly had a hand in raising me and taking care of me in my early life and showing me what genuine love is. Wanting my old life back where I had a thriving family full of loved ones to turn to for advice, love and be loved by and get a loan in my 20s (lol) is definitely the way I still feel to this day. It took me a long time to get over my mother's passing. I would say about 5 years and in between that time my grandfather died and then as soon as I was starting to feel like myself again then my grandmother died. It was a very rough and tough five years for me. I still don't think I am over their deaths, but I do think I have gotten through them. I probably won't ever be over the majority of the people that I ever loved and who ever loved me passing away and in such quick succession of each other. Such is life I guess.
God bless you. God is with you on this spiritual journey within yourself and your family who are sleeping, awaiting Jesus to take them home to God's glory in Heaven. You are in my prayers.
So very sorry for all the losses each have shared! May you be comforted and find peace though it all.
❤ sending you lots of love from the Netherlands
I am now 69 years old, and having gone through the loss of both my parents, your words of the grief process was exceptional. Each loss is an individual experience, sometimes you are given the time to prepare for the inevitable, and sometimes, as in the case of Audrey, it is sudden and unexpected. I admire your gift of sharing, transparency, etc. Yes, we are a community, understand what you are going through, and know that you are not alone. Time does allow us to heal, but I can say from expereince, that even years later, you will hear a song or something that will remind you of your mother or father. Tears may come, and that's ok, it just shows how much love you have for them. All will be good....
The Queen Once Said "Grief Is the Price We Pay for Love”. Such wisdom and has helped me get through difficult times and I hope for you and others too. x
I’m still in shock that Audrey passed so suddenly and without any warning. She reminded me of my Mom, who passed in 2017. They were so similar. They never really leave us, our memories and stories never die and as we continue to share our stories and memories, we keep them alive and in our hearts. ❤
Ohhh darling it's good to cry and grieve. Nothing to be ashamed of. It's so normal
You're a wonderful daughter. She must have been so proud.
I know the pain of losing a Mother, and it is indescribable. God bless you! ❤
Totally agree i lost both of my parents to brain tumor! and i lost my dad first, not expected is was super hard
It is the most heartbreaking thing that has ever happened to me.
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So indescribable...life changing. She was my rock then I became her rock.
@@sylviaanton8306Yes, it’s true that our roles reverse in these situations. It’s unsettling, and yet it’s such an honor at the same time to be able to pay them back in some small way for all the care and love they gave us over the years.
Such a privilege@@jeanneritchie7863
Dominique, I’m so sorry for the lost of your beautiful amazing mom.
I lost my Dad, my Brother, my Mum within 2 years. My twin Sister was diagnosed with late stage 3 cancer a few days after my Mum's funeral. Flourishing to me is when you've been through the process and you get to a point where you can focus on the good times not the dying. Acceptance and gratitude is the key IMHO, and allowing the grieving process to be completed 🥰
So sorry for all your loss , just know they will be there waiting on you when your time comes and it will be a huge party.
@@TheSweetnsalty1 I so hope that's true. Thank you 🥰
You have been through so much loss, I do pray that you have people in your life that will be “family” for you!❤
Oh, get you. My husband died 10 years ago at Christmas, Dad died 6 weeks before him, and Mom died a few months before Dad, then the new year, my only sibling died. I think we must tell our story over and over again until we don't need to tell it any more. Miraculously, that does happen.
When your last parent goes, there is unmooring, no matter how old you are. I lost my last one at age 63 and still feel a bit orphaned, years later.
@zebralove2840 same. Or, ok, I'm a few years older, but yes, there's that feeling of being unmoored. Sending you love and care.
So true, it's different after we lose both parents because for one thing that means we are next in line. 🤔 It puts your timeline of your life in perspective.
I lost my mom April 6,2023. Your relationship with your mom was so loving. We all want our mom to be an Audrey. My mom was not loving but I forgave her long ago. Prayers for your healing. 🙏❤️
I resonate with you so much. Currently working on forgiveness for myself about my mother. It hard 😢! I pray when I become a mom I an break that curse.
Blessings on you for being able to forgive your mother for her lack of love. May other family members & friends pour love upon you.
@@LAGASGAL You are to be commended for acknowledging this wounding relationship & working toward acceptance of what is rather than becoming bitter. You *can* be a good mother! 🙂
@@LAGASGAL it is hard. You will break the curse. I have two grown daughters & am the mom I wanted for them. I will pray for you. 🙏
@@SWIdaho2 thank you!
I lost my Mom 9/1/21 and I am still struggling! She was my biggest cheerleader all my life and I really miss her! Prayers for healing. I am now 55.
Isn't that the truth? Moms have that special and unique way of being our best cheerleader in ways that no one else can. I’ll never forget, I was on the NYC subway and I overheard this boy of about 12, 13 years of age talking to someone and he said “I get bullied for my nose. The other kids say I have a big nose but my mom said my nose isn’t big at all.” (This boy’s nose was HUGE. But because his mom said it wasn’t, it wasn’t.) Take that.
That, to me, was the sweetest and most tender memory of THE POWER OF MOM. ☄️💥
Blessings to you.
You are OUR therapist. Thank you for sharing your feelings. I am so sorry for what you are going through. Hugs to you. I know you will thrive yet never forget. You are so loved and an inspiration to ALL! Your wisdom is remarkable!
Psalm 34:18 God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those with a bruised heart.
Your session today was really encouraging to me because I'm presently going through a strenuous grieving process. You're right: it helps me not feel so alone. Thank you very much 🤍
I lost my beloved husband to covid in 2021 unexpectedly. It was traumatic. I also hear him, feel him , and for about a week after he passed I heard his footsteps in the garage that he adored. I don't hear them anymore as I know they move higher into eternity...blessings Dominique 🙏
I lost my husband in 2020…I know your heartbreak and I’m so so sorry.
Losing a spouse is far more devastating than the loss of a parent. Sorry for your loss it’s a tough journey.
Ohh I’m so, so sorry❤
Losing my mother in 2000 at 41 was by far the hardest pain I’ve ever experienced in my life. I couldn’t breath without her… she was my best friend as well! I completely get you 😕
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My deepest sympathies to you and yours. You’re so young. 🙏🏻💜
Dominique, I'm praying for you. I lost my mom in May so your words really resonated with me. God is close to the brokenhearted. Psalm 34:18
This was so lovely. Thank you for sharing your mother and your grief with us. I'm a pastor's wife, and I see so many people grieving that have no one to support them. They lose someone and they don't even have the means for a funeral let alone the emotional support. They often find themselves on our doorstep because we run a pantry. As for my own life, I have virtually no relationship with my parents. My dad has cancer for the 4th time and time is running out. I've done what I know to do and I struggle to make peace that I most likely will never have the love and bond I wish I did. I find those things in the relationships with those who do treasure me. You will be in my prayers.
Yes ma’am, God gave me special people people ever so wonderful to fill the holes left by family relationship losses. He is so GOOD.
NEVER CLICKED SO FAST! Dominique, I"m so, so very sorry for your loss - we all adored your mother, she lit up the screen every time she was here...
Please know Dominique, in courageously sharing your loss and grief journey , you are touching those of us (over 50) who are facing the uncomfortable reality of losing our parents - sooner than later. God uses us in our darkest moments to encourage others when they go through the same thing. I've seen this time and again. He turns the personal storm into a rainbow that all can see . Lifting you up in prayer to The One who is the Great Comforter.
So sorry for your loss. She seemed like such an amazing woman, and she raised an amazing woman. We appreciate you! 🙏
Dominique, I have watched you for years now (ever since wanting my hair like yours on a Pinterest scroll one day which led me to finding out who you were and then finding your your tube channel) and admire you so much for staying true to who you are. I wanted to tell you my appreciation for the memorial service you shared for your mother. I lost my son in a car wreck when he was 19 years old. One of the hardest things to do was put together a tribute for his life that kept it focused completely on what he would want and not on our grief. I pray you will always continue to be led by the Holy Spirit & stepping by faith out on that water, where he leads you. Praying for the comfort only God can bring. Also… I get random Pennie’s from heaven and know without a shadow of a doubt they are from him❤ so continue to watch for your Heaven winks!
I'm 71 , my mom is almost 98 and still enjoying life and living at home with my brother. I dread the day she leaves us. Sending you heartfelt condolences on such a profound loss.
Why would a woman who is in the grieving process be consoled by your worrying of your still alive and kicking it 98 year old dearie?
What's there to be sad or worry about when she's still alive.. I mean, she could even outlive you both. You and your brother!
It's a selfish way of thinking. Some people have never known their mother. What about thar baby that was pulled out of the Turkish earthquake earlier this year? My neighbour died a few months ago at 67!! Leaving behind three daughters and 5 grandchildren and a grieving husband that I know has even considered suicide because he just cant cope. She will never see them grow up. She was a fit woman too. It took only 3 months for the cancer to spread all throughout her body..
And you're worried about your nearly 100 year old mother who has lived a full and long happy life. She still even has her son at home.
And you're worried.
@@NM-gy6txStop. This not the time have some respect.
Dominique, such a lovely video. A beautiful tribute to your darling Mom. I watched you two many times, and always such beautiful thoughts and expressions of love. She was truly darling and had such a great wit!
I, too, lost my Mother. She had a stoke which lasted a month. I went daily to visit with her, although she was not able to speak, I talked to her and knew she heard me. I am a skin care and make up artist and did her make up each day, as well as treated her to the loving touch of lotions. I was so blessed to have a whole month to talk and thank here for all of her love. The last day, as I was leaving, I said my usual "I love you" to her, and much to my surprise and the surprise of her room mate, she said quietly "I love you too". That was one of the greatest gifts I will ever have. So, when your friends and even medical staff tell you that she really could hear you, know it is true! You were always such a loving daughter and the two of you were so darling together. Such a blessing that was.
She gave you everything you needed from her and now she has her wings and will be near you always. My sincere sympathy. Sandie (from Ohio)
I’m 56 and just lost my mama a week after you did. Boy I can relate to every thing you said. So ironic that this happened to us both. Praying for you and me. My heart hurts
So sorry to hear that you also lost your Mom. It has to be the hardest thing in the world to deal with. I'm praying for you, my unknown friend 🙏 ❤️
@@Happy2bme2dae That’s so kind of you. 🙏🙏🙏
My deepest condolences to you during this very difficult time. Prayers, peace and comfort to you. You and your platform are sincerely appreciated. Loss is life’s most difficult realities. I lost my mom at the age of 13. She battled cancer and it overcame her at the young age of 38. If that wasn’t enough, I suddenly lost my only child, and beautiful 17 year old daughter, the summer just before her senior year in high school. I feel, understand and empathize with your pain and the grieving process. Sending you love. God Bless You. 🙏
Bless you both!
I am so sorry for what you are going through, it is so difficult. The only thing to know is it gets less raw, the emotions come but it is more manageable. Give yourself no timeline on grieving. It truly is a process. Grieving is the price of love. May God comfort your hurting heart. xoxo
Dear Dominique, I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother, Audrey, a wonderful , loving and charismatic woman with a young soul. May God rest her in peace! Thank you for sharing your deep feelings with us.
I understand the loss of a mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
It’s harder for me to understand the loss of my mother because we were not that close (her choice) so it isn’t that I don’t grieve her passing. It’s that I had to grieve that relationship loss for a very long time. So I sure understand the mourning many of you are experiencing. Praying for you all.
Dear Dominique, I'm 44 years old, and I lost my mother a year ago, going through a very similar process as yours. She was in the ICU for 30 days. Every day I did talk to her, knowing that even though she was not responsive, she could hear me. I was close to my mom, and I feel a part of me is also gone with her forever. I also lost my father to cancer 4 years ago. I'm still learning how to navigate my life without my mom and co-exist with the feeling of missing her (which I know is going to stay with me) without letting it consume me. The loss of a parent can teach you a lot about yourself and changes your view on the meaning of life. It's a turning point.
Dominique you are such an amazing woman and I just want you to know that you and your mom were so special and I loved your relationship you had with her. Thank you for being so real and raw with us. I am so sorry for your loss.
Please know how much my heart breaks for you. I have only my mom in my life. No husband no kids. And I don't know what I'm going to do when God calls her home.
I really appreciate your love for people to share with us.
Love from AZ 🌵
So sorry for your big lose. Every time you would talk to your mother I was fascinated by the closeness between you two.
Big hug and consolations.
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Your relationship with your mom was enviable. I lost my mom when I was just 22 and it was brutal for my five siblings, my father and myself. I’ve missed her every day for the past 44 years. Miss my dad now, too. Grieving is so incredibly personal. May your path be fruitful, and may you be comforted. It’s very generous of you to share your journey. Be well. 🤍
Me too. But I’m two years younger so it’s been 42 years. Loss of my life… Dad when I was 29. Our birthdays within days this week. I’ve now outlived her six years… my Grammy years to our two joys!
Wow! How I came to click on this channel at this moment is scary good. My 101 year old Dad passed away a few months ago and much of what you said really struck a cord with me. I'm sorry for us both to have lost/said goodbye to special people in our lives and we will never be the same. What they have taught us, protected us from and goodness they shared shaped who we are and for that I will be forever grateful. Just today I was standing looking out the window at a strong rain storm that blew over and burst into tears because he AND my Mom always made weather fun. Rain storms, power out, picnics around the fireplace, playing card games, laughing, candles all around and waiting until we could resume our daily chores after the electricity came back on. Yes, where I grew up, power went out frequently. Anyway, thank you for your words of encouragement and we will be fine.
Lost both parents 3 months apart last year. Hearing about your mom brought all the pain back. I couldn't stop crying and praying for you. You guys had a special bond indeed. How I get through my loss is by knowing this life is just a passageway until we get home. Prayers for you.
Understand, understand. In six months, I lost both. Understand. Blessings to you.
Dearest Dominique, I am sorry for your loss. It must be so difficult, yet, you said it so beautifully: we don't get over loss, we get through it. Sending you many prayers for comfort and peace. Know we all send you our love!
I am completely petrified to lose my mother. She’s turning 89 in a few months and doing fantastic, but I don’t live in denial of her age. Every day I think about it, and every day I’m petrified to lose her. I know that I will go on, and I can go on, I just don’t know how. Thank you for sharing your story and your journey. It does help those of us still on the side of it with so much fear.
Don't let the fear of losing her overshadow the time you have left with her. Remember to ask all the questions you have that won't be able to be answered after she's gone. Lastly, always let her know how much she means to you even though I'm certain she already knows. ❤
I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious Mom. I lost my Dad last year and can fully appreciate everything you are going through now. Be strong and stay focused on the future while appreciating and holding dearly onto the past...they continue to guide us as we do our best to navigate the world without them.
I'm so sorry to hear of your profound loss; the love between the two of you was incredibly palpable.
I commend you for always tackling the tough topics for the benefit of us all. Your selflessness is inspiring.
I’m so sorry! Lost my husband may 22… joined a bereavment group, and my desire to heal? Is greater than the pain … and yes acceptance and surrrender… it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever been through. I know I’m going to be ok, and am ok. One door opens and another one closes, it’s those long hallways that get ya… Blessings to you, sending you strength, peace, and healing in you and Gods time♥️🥰‼️☮️
I think your post is very profound. I am sorry for your loss.
My friend girl in my head, my prayer is may God continue to bless you lifting the hurt from you and your family's heart. We Love You Dominic!
When my dad passed away I had two little kids at home. I found a poem called Pennies From Heaven that I read and not only used with my kids but also with my mom. Basically it talks about those from above showering you with love from above when you find a penny. Not only did I find this helpful but my mom did too. We found Pennie’s at times in need (a medical scare with one of my kids, a day my mom was really down she found a bunch of Pennie’s on the ground as she was walking in a parking lot). When I see a penny on the ground I always pick it up and look up to Heaven and smile. I wanted to share this with you or anyone that has lost a love one. Sending you 🙏.
Hello Dominique ❤️
Thanks for being here to share your mom with us. It means the world!🙏🥰
She was a doll and so are you. We're all here to keep you company. 👍😁
You are never alone...🙏😊
I love that your mom was enjoying life up to the very end! I was able to be at my father’s bedside when he passed and I’m glad God gave me that opportunity to say goodbye. May God bless and help you heal and find peace in this most difficult time.
Dominique I will miss your mother on your videos she was just fabulous. Good to see your back xx
My husband passed October 2021. I am so grateful to have been able to hold his hand and tell him how much I LOVE him over the three days he lingered.
This experience with your mother will continue to bring you comfort over and over again in the months to come. Plus, I agree that journaling has been very therapeutic. I wish you all the strength and blessings you need.
I just lost my mom this past March. She was my best friend…..my rock. I feel the pain you are going through, Dominique. It can be absolutely paralyzing. You are spot on about therapy……it is saving me. That and the support of my friends and family. This is an hour by hour process, I’m realizing. I work in a nursing home and I have a new perspective and compassion for the dear souls I take care of there. I’m thinking that maybe that is one gift that my mom left for me…..to be more grateful for each moment we have here. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us, Dominique. It helps me immensely to know I am not alone.
Much love to you, Styles and Oscar.
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I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mother May 1, 2023. I had a very similar relationship with my mother and the loss of her has been devastating. At the same time I’m moving forward, I’m processing the grief and everything that goes with it. I also lost my dad 16 months before her. So it’s been hitting me pretty hard, but I keep my head up and move forward and try to choose a better thought when the grief feels overwhelming. Sending love and peace to you! ❤
sending you big hugs. That mom loss is BRUTAL.
Big hugs to you. 🙏🙏
I am so sorry for your loss as well, sending all my love
Praying 🙏🏼
I sat and cried as I watched this. Dominique, I speak for many of us when I say, I’ve taken the loss of our magnificent miss Audrey pretty hard, as well. She was quirky, whimsical, and gorgeous and I just know, brought a crackle and pop into any room! She is loved by so many of us, as are YOU! Please take your time and know that prayers of peace of comfort and peace are being sent your way big time! You are so loved! Thank you for sharing this with us. We love you so! ❤
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. I just turned 60 this past June and in the last 2 years I lost both my parents and my husband. To say I was overwhelmed is an understatement. Grief is a very personal journey and each of us will find how we deal with our grief. The best thing that helped me was to take each day at a time. It's ok to have bad days and ok to have good days. As you say , surrounding yourself with a loving, compassionate support system is just so comforting and truly needed . Take care and be gentle to yourself ❤️ Sending love and hugs🙏🙏
Thank You so much for this share. My husband died 23 years ago and 6 mos after he passed, my Dad passed. I thought I was through the valley of grieving but you brought up a lot of emotions. That was a good thing. I have learned at lot today. Condolences to you and your family and friends. Your mom was lovely. I learned a lot from her as well. Get up, get dressed and get moving . I am 71. Blessings to you.
Glad to see you, Dominique ❤ Your mother was a gem and I'm so honored to have met her on your channel!
I agree❤
My beloved mother is currently on hospice and not expected live much longer. I will be leaving my home in Texas on Thursday to go to Florida and be at her bedside until the end. I appreciate so much your words of wisdom and encouragement, particularly in this season of life. I've followed you for so long and look to you as a big sister. There are so many things we share in common and I'm grateful to be able to add this time of grieving to that list in true sisterhood. Thank you for your love and the open, honest, and considerate way that you share the things that are truly important. I appreciate you more than you know, Dominque. God bless you.
Blessings 🕊💫
Thanks you for the video know what your going through was everything to my Mother everything changed when she passes but I know she is with me always❤️☘️
I don’t watch that often but when I read the title of this video. I 🙏🏾 that it wasn’t concerning your lovely mother. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your mother with your community. May God bless and keep you as He strengthens you during this very hard journey. 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️
I'm very sorry for your loss. I want to say also that you are an inspiration and I'm so very grateful that you are still showing up with us during your grief. It's easy to just go into a grief hole and disappear, so I'm so happy you are still with us here.
It took tremendous courage and grace to do this video and I send you love, hugs, prayers and positive vibes as you continue thru this process of grieving. I know Audrey is there every step of the way providing you comfort along the way and in some unexpected ways the sudden appearance of her favorite flower or a song. I believe that those that love us most do find ways to let us know they are ok so we can be as we move through life. Take care of yourself!
Dominique - thank you for this. I too lost my mother and had my 35 year marriage come to an end in the last 2 years. It's a lot and you are being so vulnerable. Just know that this is so appreciated and sending you lots of love and blessings.
You have my deepest sympathy. I lost my mom in 1992 at the young age of 56. Lost my husband and dad in 2010. I fully understand the pain and grief you are feeling. Trust God to get you thru this and thank God for the great support system you have. Your mom was a beautiful classy woman and so are you. God bless you and your son. ❤❤
Feel called to share this! My precious grandmother’s funeral was the day of the great blizzard of 1978 in Boston Massachusetts. That night there was so much snow we had a family snowball fight. We we had flown up to Boston from Texas. None of us had appropriate clothes to be out in the cold at 10 o’clock at night playing in the wet snow. My grandfather became enraged at us. He couldn’t understand how his daughter and grandchildren could be outside, making snowballs, throwing them at each other, and most importantly, laughing. He was furious. Needless to say, it hurt us deeply that he mistook our “fun” as somehow belittling grandma‘s death. I really don’t know if he ever grew to understand. The grief at her loss multiplied by all of us was astounding. THAT is all we knew..
So sorry for your loss. Glad you included her in past episodes, we were privileged to get to know your Mom through those episodes.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom🙏
I lost my brother, my mom, my sweet Labrador dog and my 26 year marriage in that order all between April 2020-February 2022. It was an avalanche of grief. I am getting through everything with the help of a therapist and I am glad that you are utilizing one as well. Stay strong D, you are a loved by so many, prayers. Like Audrey and you, my mom and I were very close, I say she was 110% mom and 150% best friend. She is always with me.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I am grieving the loss of a 26 year marriage as well, and it’s tough. I can’t imagine how hard it has been for you to lose so much in a short period of time but I hope little by little, you are feeling better.
@@joannec4356 Thank you Joanne for reaching out and for your well wishes. I am so thankful for the therapist. None of us are alone in this grieving journey. It gets better with each passing day. Be kind to yourself and have patience as you process things and understand that you don’t stand alone. This platform is a nation of women like us to learn from. Godspeed my friend, take good care of yourself and keep in touch.
@@Kim-qt7yn Thank you for your reply, it really means a lot to me.
Lost my parents also. My mom in 1996 a week before my 31 birthday with two small kids not knowing their Grammy. My dad passed in 2016 at 94, he was and is still my hero. I lost a beloved brother in law in 2001. My Grandson was a week old when he was born a month early. In 2019, a nephew on March of this year and just recently a beloved friend lost her husband. Sometimes I feel like I am drowning in sadness. I can’t seem to shake it then other times I forget and don’t think on it. But my wise sister told me it is a process and stages that may ease but will never leave you. You can choose to dwell or choose to enjoy the memories and good times. I feel for you and your son. Blessing and prayers.
Dominique, what a beautiful soul you have my sweet friend. This was an incredible tribute to your mom. She was very blessed to have you as her daughter. She will always be remembered as one of the best on line moms to me! She was a light that will keep shining ❤❤❤. Love you from Georgia ❤
Thank you SO much for highlighting the “grieving process”! None of us can escape loss so I really appreciate you sharing your candid experience over losing your precious mother while honoring her & your relationship. Continued prayers as you experience this rollercoaster of emotions and heal.
Dear Dominique, Like you, I lost my mom when I was in my 50s. You and I are blessed to have had wonderful mothers as long as we did. Talk to your friends and family as often as you need to. It will help your healing more than you realize. Nearly two decades after she died, I still think my mom is alive at odd moments, and I need to call her right away! Then, I realize she already knows what goes on in my life. Our moms are our guardian angels.
Thank you for your channel. I lived in Houston for nearly three decades, and returned to West Tennessee to be closer to family as I age. You give me lovely reminders of the city I love best and will always miss. Amy (69)
Dominique, thank you for sharing I too lost my mother of 95 years and yes I was blessed to have her in my life as a mother, best friend and a roommate for as long as God blessed me. She suffered a stroke September 3rd 2022, she lost her speech and had the beginning of dementia which got worse. She also never wanted to be kept alive under this situation. She was deteriorating and I knew I had to make the inevitable decision, so I also let her know that I would be fine and I knew she was ready to go with the lord. Even though it was heart breaking for this decision, my sister and I knew this is what she would've wanted. We loved our mother enough to let her go with her dignity. She was a very strong woman and was very close to her Jesus and God. God bless her soul. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your mother rest in peace. My condolences, Lillian from RGV (rio grande valley) Tx.
The only thing that separates us from them, is time 🙏🏻 It’s such a gift that you were with Audrey in the last hours. I lost my Dad during Covid and he died alone in the hospital, we weren’t able to say goodbye. That happened to thousands of people during that time. Cherish the blessing of saying goodbye and yes she did hear you. I wish you Peace as you heal and navigate through this. You will live for Audrey ❤
So true ❤
Hello Dominique…. Bless your heart for continuing to help us and think of us when you’re in such a raw stage of grief. I, too, am an only child and was close to both my parents. I am an orphan now as I lost my Dad in 2005 and my Mom in 2015. I am fiercely independent as you are and would like to pass on a helpful tip. Let people help you in any way that you think they can during these early stages of grief. So many people don’t know how to help but so desperately want to as they love and care for you. Lean on your friends until you feel your strength returning. Grief can be exhausting and there is no avoiding it. Everyone has to go through it but the timeline is so unique to everyone. Take the time you need. You are most definitely loved. ❤😮
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I am so sorry for your loss. You have has such profound loss and changes these past years. You are such a blessing to so many. You show that you can move forward and you can grow. So many curl up in a ball and stop living and moving. You are such a blessing to so many. 🍑🙌🏼🧡Lisa
Dominique, my mom passed in March of this year from ALS, and I was her caregiver. Like you, I was able to be with her until and at the very end, and I am so thankful. Thank you for sharing yourself, your thoughts, and your emotions with us. I find it helpful in knowing we are not alone. You are like an adopted sister to all of us out here, and I am crying with you while watching this. I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. You are in my prayers. 🙏🏻❤️🩹
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Your mother was so blessed to have such a dedicated daughter. May you continue to be blessed for all you did to be a comfort to her. Well done. 🤗
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Dear Dominique, I know how extremely painful is to lose a mother, mine passed away in 2006 and I still grieve her passing. I pray God to give you strength to bear the pain of Audrey's passing. Receive big hug. Doris
God bless you, Dominique, as you move forward with each sunrise. I lost my dad on 7/25, but feel the gratitude of having him honored in the way he’d have wanted, as a WWII veteran of the Navy. I will go back to work tomorrow and also try to move forward with each day into an unknown new normal. Hugs💗🌞🙏🏻
So very sorry for your loss. I pray you find peace and comfort in your memories of your Dad. God bless and keep you in His arms.
Dominique, you are such a role model in my eyes! You've been through so much. I need you to know that you're not an only child because friends are family you choose for yourself. I could only dream of having a sister like you. Your rawness does help others.... I'm so sorry your mom passed away... my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your sister from a far Amanda
Dominique, I lost my Mom this last April. She was the closest person to me in the world. I always was afraid, that when she died I knew I would never, ever be loved like that again. She was my very best friend. I know she is up in heaven with our Heavenly Father.
I have been following you for years and as I watched you and Audrey I could tell how special you were to each other. I’m sorry she left this earth. Thank you for doing that video and sharing your grief with us . That makes me feel even closer to you. I know we have never met but I don’t think that matters when you can feel someone’s pain , joy and basically parts of yourself with us. Thank you for helping me grieve!
I cried because it was intense, straightforward, and extremely helpful for anyone who is going through the same grieving process or for some of us with older parents. Sharing along with being vulnerable is very much appreciated, and we will all continue helping ourselves and as well as helping you to flourish through this journey called life❤
Dominique, thank you for this episode. I lost my mother at the age of 95 in March. You have made me think of how blessed I too was to be daughter to my amazing mother. My favorite
episode of you and Audrey was when you were doing her make-up. You were tight lining her eyes and it was hard for her to keep still. You were so sweet and patient with her. She is smiling down on you and every day also remembering how blessed she was to have you.
My thoughts are with you at this time Dominique. It is true about those waves of grief and tears coming on suddenly. My mother passed in September of 1999 and the day before Halloween that year I was in the line at Panda Express (of all places!) when I felt tears in my eyes, and then I sat on the floor and sobbed. A nice couple sat on the floor with me while I told them about my mother and wiped my nose with a Panda Express napkin. The women walked me outside and the man picked up my order for me and brought it outside. They were so sweet. They insisted on following me home and waited until they saw my husband open the front door and let me in and then they waved and drove off down the street. I never got their names but I thank them to this day. Grief can be sneaky!
I lost my mom when I was 32. I’m grateful that you brought back memories of my mom. She was everyone’s favorite. Favorite sister. Favorite aunt. Full of life and laughter. Thanks for the memories.
Lost my mom at 32 and I am 62. I still mourn her loss. I feel cheated not having her in my life as I aged.
I hear you, Dominique. I lost my mom Jan 2022. Like you, she was my world. My heart still hurts. I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the subject. I thank you for this raw podcast. We are not alone and how that helps us all. xo
Thank you for being vulnerable. My parents are in their nineties, and you remind me to make every minute count.
Sending you Loving Light and Healing Energy ✨️
Dearest Dominque, my beloved mom and dad have been gone over fourteen years now, coming from a small family of origin, it made for a very quiet time.
For myself, living a faith based life, I learned that it is possible to experience joy and grief at the same time! Grief is one of the harshest emotions as it is like an incoming wave that causes one to lose their balance and flounder, thankfully, time does tend to heal the brokenhearted! One of my dear friends and I discussed that with our dads, we wanted more closeness and so we mourned more of what could of been rather than what was! With our moms, the loss was much more difficult as we both had a strong bond with our beautiful, feisty moms!
May the LORD richly bless your soul dear one, my heart and my prayers are with you!❤
Dear Dominic Thank you for sharing your mom with us. Your community just loves her. The comments you read were so much better than what I can express, but yes I too am grieving from the sudden passing of my son just 3 years ago. I don’t have friends but I had a mentor from the Stephen ministry who helped me so so much. It is a non denomination volunteer group through churches who help people with loss. Prayers and hugs.
I also lost my mother very suddenly - literally here one moment and gone the next - in 2001 at the age of 76. I was the one who found her. She was my only daughter’s (who was 15 at the time) and only child’s best friend. I share your deep pain, grief and immense loss on a personal level and because of that many tears were shed today listening to your story. I’m sending you so much love, prayers and healing energy from my heart to yours and your sons. Thank you for sharing your beautiful mother with us all. ❤
Oh so wonderful to see you Dominique. There you are in your time of grief, sharing your feelings with us and imparting your wisdom as you navigate the passing of our dear Audrey, who was a shining light and inspiration to all of us. So glad you feel supported.
So beautiful Dominique! I lost my dearest Mom suddenly, and even worse I was not able to be near her during her last moments. We did too have a wonderful bond together and I truly understand your pain and pray for you to be able to live with it in time! A huge gift from Heaven, Our Lord, sure is that you were able to speak to her while holding her hand. I wasn't, never had the opportunity to speak with her, God bless you and help you through this painful journey. You are a wonderful human being and I admire you tremendously. God bless you and your dearest Mom in Heaven. Sincerely, Leticia from Newport Beach, CA. Your beautiful Mom R.I.P. and for sure will be your angel forever!
I am so heartbroken to hear about your mother.😢 I will always remember how beautiful she looked and how happy she always looked when she was in your videos. You were blessed to have her.
You’ve been in my prayers. I’m grateful for you sharing this because I lost my Dad who was one of the closest people to me last February. He was 89 years old. I know we will see them again-until then, may the Savior’s arms wrap around us and comfort us in our time of need. Love to you and your great Mom.
Hello Dominique. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your son. I lost a brother and my mom 4 months apart in 2021. It’s been difficult but i remind myself of how blessed i have been to have them. What I have always loved about you is your transparency. Thank you for helping so many of us. Prayers and hugs.
Oh Dominque, I’m so sorry and sad to hear of your mother passing. She was a shining light in life and now a shining light in heaven. In honor of Audrey, I will go back to past videos to watch her delightful personality and sense of humor she gave to us on your channel. ❤
I lost both my parents suddenly in 2020 and 2021. I left calif and moved here to The Woodlands last year to move on with my life. I cried watching you today because I know what you are feeling I can see it in your face. It’s not like losing a pet and getting another one it’s a much more complicated grief. I’m always going to grieve because they were my parents and it’s very hard….❤️
I have also lost my mother and father recently and the grieving process encompasses the estate process and dealing with all of that - it’s not easy. ❤🙏🏻
I’m so sorry about Audrey. She was a hero, in my book. You had (and still have) a love for each other that not many people get the chance to experience. God bless you on this grief journey. ❤
I’m an only child working with elderly parents! I can’t express how much this has helped me understand things that I think about often! Though my parents are here I know it’s not forever! You have given me something I can keep with as I prepare for the same time! Thank you and bless your mom and her sweet soul! Many prayers for you!
I, too, am an only child and was the caretaker of my dad after he was hit by a DUI driver. He then lived with me and passed two years later. Six months after that (four months ago) my mom had a stroke and passed. March and September 2023. Blessings to you. I wish you strength, comfort and peace
Dominique, As you mentioned, most of us have suffered loss and been through the grieving process. Being in my 70’s, I’ve had my share but my most profound loss was the passing of my brother from cancer 7 years ago, at age 62. Though I’m still saddened by losing him, I’m grateful to God for sending me such a wonderful, kind hearted brother and for giving me a long memory of the good times we spent together. May you feel God’s comfort in your time of need. We love you. 🕊️❤️
I lost my mom 12/26/2020 and I still grieve…I don’t feel I’ve been flourishing. I’ve accepted the loss of my greatest cheerleader and friend. I’m 68 and it hit hard. You are also dealing with divorce and ending your career on top of the loss of your mom. I had a similar grief experience as you with my dad. My dad was unexpected…he was 51. Mom was 89 and it was a few months of decline. I’m so happy you were there with your mom. 💜💜
Definitely…I was there alone with my mother when she left this earth too. Feels like such a privilege to have that gift, and I am glad you had the chance to be there with your mother, as she would’ve wanted it-no doubt. Blessings to you.
I'm so sorry, Dominique, for your loss of your beloved mom. I started bawling when you shared holding her hand and, essentially, giving her permission to go. I did the same thing with my mom and she "went home" within seconds of my telling her "we'll be ok. You can let go." It was a sweet moment. Again, my heartfelt condolences.
I am lost at words. I have avoided watching your videos after the passing of your beautiful mother. I was so heart broken. She was so full of life! beautiful lady . Love you ! sending hugs and prayers. From Norway
Continued prayers over you and your son.
We are so sorry Dominique. Your mom was wonderful 😢
Dominique, I’m very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mother, Audrey. May the peace of our beautiful Savior surround you at this difficult time. What a blessing the bond you two have is. It’s a great example for other’s to see how beautiful and special a mother daughter relationship can actually be. You are one class act, a chip off the old block as they say. Take care and be gentle on yourself. You were an amazing daughter to Audrey!!!!💛🙏💛
Hello Dominique, my heart goes out to you at this most vulnerable time of grieving. You are so brave an inspirational to share this very incredible painful time in your life. I am the youngest from a family of 10 and recently lost a sister your moms age. I am grateful they did not have a lengthy illness. Listening to you this evening was very therapeutic and healing, thanks🙏🏻 You are such a wonderful woman as was your mom, her positive outlook and young at heart huge smile was beautiful. I think of you both daily since her passing with loving warmth and kindness. It gives me great joy knowing you were with her during her last days. You deserve the best life has to offer Dominique, take care of yourself❤
I sat by my Mum's bedside in the hospital for three days and three nights, my brothers spent the last night with me and Mum who by then was blissful painless last sleep last few moments of her physical life and as I sat there holding her hand as she did with me when I was ill as a child I realised that this would be the very last time that I would hold her hand...
This is a death like no other, you only have one Mother when she has gone you are on your own. I'm praying for you, when I go to Church I'll ask for a prayer to be raised for you and your Mum, they won't know who you are I'll just say my friend Dominique and her Mum. God Bless.