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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

Chronic Lateness Is Hazardous To Your Health

May 12, 2026 by Mershon Niesner

I’m late, I’m late, for a vey important date! No time to say hello, goodbye, I’m late, I’m late, I’m late! The Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland, 1951 Disney film. Being perpetually late (time blindness) causes chronic stress, anxiety, and relationship strain, often stemming from poor time estimation or anxiety-driven avoidance. The constant rush to make … Continue reading Chronic Lateness Is Hazardous To Your Health

Let Music Lift You Up

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by Mershon Niesner

Music can raze out the written troubles of the brain. William Shakespeare May is always a difficult month for motherless daughters. I have a tiny suggestion on how to improve your mood—listen to music. A study in Nature Neuroscience demonstrated that levels of the feel-good chemical dopamine in the brain rose by up to nine percent … Continue reading Let Music Lift You Up

Share Your Story

March 5, 2026 by Mershon Niesner

My mother memories that are closest to my heart are the small gentle ones that I have carried over from the days of my childhood. They are not profound, but they have stayed with me through life, and when I am very old, they will still be near. Margaret Sanger, American nurse and activist The willingness … Continue reading Share Your Story

Grieving? Turn To The Arts

February 2, 2026 by Mershon Niesner

Art is a means of union among men (people), joining them together in the same feelings.” Oscar Wilde, Irish poet, playwright, and author I believe the arts remind us what it means to be human. Music, stories, paintings, dance, and theater help us express joy, grief, hope, and longing. In times of stress or uncertainty, … Continue reading Grieving? Turn To The Arts

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