Life after losing a mother

Welcome to my blog site! The blog title is mother loss because I’m the author of Mom’s Gone, Now What? Ten Steps to Help Daughters Move Forward After Mother Loss.

My goal for this blog is to build community while sharing information and ideas on a variety of topics related to vibrant living .

As a Certified Life Coach, I include coaching questions/requests along with an affirmation with each blog post to challenge you to become your best self.

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To learn about my more recent books, visit http://www.mershonniesner.com

What Do I Say?

November 3, 2026 by Mershon Niesner

The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing… that is a friend who cares. Henri Nouwen, Dutch Catholic priest, professor, and spiritual writer People often ask, “How can I respond to … Continue reading What Do I Say?

Writing a Grief Letter

October 5, 2026 by Mershon Niesner

A grief letter is simply a conversation continued in writing, in your own voice, in the same words you would have spoken if your loved one were still here. If you’re missing someone, whether they died years ago or recently, consider writing them a letter. This letter can create space for you to express yourself … Continue reading Writing a Grief Letter

Break Away From Procrastination

August 27, 2026 by Mershon Niesner

You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. Martin Luther King Jr. When a person is grieving, they often lay much of their life aside which may be fine for the short term. But when the months and years go by and procrastination becomes the norm, the stalling can cause … Continue reading Break Away From Procrastination

Considering Saying Yes

August 1, 2026July 31, 2026 by Mershon Niesner

We spend a lot of time hemming and hawing, coming up with reasons we shouldn’t do things, even things that fall under the rubric of “Things We’d Probably Enjoy.” Melissa Kirsch, American author Sometimes it’s easier to say no to things that are out of our comfort zone, like new adventures, new food, even new … Continue reading Considering Saying Yes

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What Do I Say?

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Break Away From Procrastination

Considering Saying Yes