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Hebrews 6:19

"We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul."

For so many grieving moms, the questions don't sto

For so many grieving moms, the questions don't stop after loss.

What if I had noticed sooner?
What if I had asked for another test?
What if I had done something differently?
What if this was my fault?

If you've found yourself replaying every decision, every symptom, every moment, searching for an answer, you're not alone.

One of the most painful burdens many Hope Moms carry is the belief that they could have prevented their baby's death. But the truth is that guilt often asks us to take responsibility for things God never asked us to carry.

You were never meant to know everything.
You were never meant to control everything.
And you cannot undo what God, in His sovereignty, allowed.

Mama, there is freedom in remembering that you are not accountable for what you did not know.

This week's blog explores the lie of self-blame and the biblical truths that help us fight it.

If you've been carrying a heavy weight of "I should have..." statements, we pray this encourages your heart today.

Read the full article at the link in our bio.
https://hopemommies.org/lies-in-grief-i-could-have-prevented-my-babys-death

Have you been a part of our Hope Groups and sense

Have you been a part of our Hope Groups and sense the call to lead one? We are looking for leaders who are ready to pour out the love and truth they have received on their own grief journey into other Hope Moms.

If that's you and you want to apply to become a Hope Group leader (or just learn more about leading), you can find out more here: https://forms.gle/Xb36RccX7mutufBu7
// You can follow the link by clicking on the link in our bio. //

Grieving differently doesn’t mean you’re grieving

Grieving differently doesn’t mean you’re grieving wrong.

“Will we ever be happy again?”

That’s one of the questions Brooke and Clint Schuelke wrestle with together in this deeply honest episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast.

After losing their daughter, Blair, they discovered something many couples quietly experience after loss: grief rarely unfolds the same way for two people.

“He would have a bad day. I would have a bad day. It was hard sometimes when you’re not on the same page at different times.”

This conversation is a gentle reminder that different grief rhythms do not mean your marriage is failing or your grief is unhealthy. You are two different people, carrying the same loss in different ways.

In this episode, Brooke and Clint talk about:

1. feeling disconnected in grief
2. communication and patience in marriage
3. fear, triggers, and emotional differences
4. how Christ has met them in sorrow over 14 years later

“We’re separate humans operating with separate emotions and personalities. Different things trigger people in different ways.”

If you’ve ever wondered whether your relationship can survive grief, this episode offers honesty, practical wisdom, and hope.

Episode 70: A Father's Perspective
A Conversation About Grief, Marriage, and Hope with Brooke & Clint Schuelke

🎙 Now streaming wherever you listen to podcasts and at hopemommies.org/podcast

This week in our Lies in Grief series, we confront

This week in our Lies in Grief series, we confront one of the heaviest burdens Hope Moms carry: the belief that we could have prevented our babies’ deaths. Through Scripture we’ll uncover how the enemy uses accusation and shame to keep us trapped in self-blame—and how God’s sovereignty frees us from that crushing weight. If you’ve replayed every decision, questioned every choice, or wondered what you “should have” done differently, this reflection offers truth, comfort, and hope for your grieving heart.

Join us as we learn to fight these painful lies with the Word of God.
Tap the link in our bio to follow: https://hopemommies.org/lies-in-grief-i-could-have-prevented-my-babys-death

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