Purpose Propelled Radio-WPPR

Today, September 25th, is the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
On this day, we pause to honor and remember all of our loved ones whose lives were stolen by violence.

For me, memories of my son Donta’ always come flooding back on days like this — his smile, his laughter, the light he brought into every room. 💔 Though our hearts ache, we keep their legacies alive through love, through remembrance, and through each other.

To every mother, parent here: you are not alone. 🕊️ Together, we carry the weight of this grief, but also the beauty of their memory. May today remind us of the strength we have found in one another, and may our angels know they are never forgotten.

Long Live Our Loved Ones 💜

𝓘𝓷 𝓡𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 & 𝓢𝓸𝓵𝓲𝓭𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓽𝔂,
𝓝𝓸 𝓞𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓜𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 💜

International Bereaved Mother's Day it is celebrated a Week before Mother’s Day this year it’s on Sunday, May 4, 2025

I’m sending My Love and Prayers to ALL Bereaved Mother’s 💜🥰💜🌺🌸💐

Food for thought

When you hear a story of a mom who has lost a child to violence, you say "I can't imagine", when you hear a story of a child whose father killed his mom, you say "How awlful", when you hear about story, it impacts you until the next story..and thats fine...but as soon as you become the story..its important...I am the author of my story ~ Andrea

Don't judge what you don't know...try a little tenderness...None of us thought we would be the story, but here we are, trying to figure out how to narrate the story..

We don't know how it will end, but we want to figure out how to make it a little easier and don't need your judgement in the process..Be the author of your story without shame..I am the author of my story ~ Andrea Clark, Founder and CEO Mothers of Murdered Children, Detroit, Michigan

" Sometimes you'll never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. "

It’s the holiday and this time of year can be extremely hard for moms who have lost a child. For the moms who would like to attend, please contact . If you can join me in sponsoring a mom who has lost a child or would like to donate and help put a smile on A Moms face!! Tis the season ❤️

Please remember that not everyone is going to be holly and jolly all season long. People are grieving, financially stressed, burnt out, and just doing their best. The holidays can be a tough time of the year for many folks and you never know what anyone else is going through... so be mindful! 💯

Grieving is the hardest, most painful work in every sense I've ever been forced to do!

We must take our hearts seriously! This pic is a great depiction of what it's physically like for us grievers. Child loss grief. Parent loss grief. Spouse loss grief. Sibling loss grief. Family grief. Best friend grief. Grief. It's universal. It escapes nobody if you love someone. This "recovery" is the rest of our earthly life. Grief takes immense energy which is why we are continually feeling depleted & exhausted to the bones. This isn't a sprint, but a marathon. You are going to need to pace yourself accordingly.

Protect your heart from danger during this holiday season. Remember, we are like this picture, a huge hole in our chest where our heart once was and it's like we are carrying it now, for all to see. In full view.

Some "dangers" could be the "busy-ness trap." Holidays are busy, especially from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Go, go, go! Do, do & do! It's a trap. Don't get snared by it. The best thing I do during these times is SLOW DOWN. Life is so hard enough right now without exhausting ourselves further. Too much activity can squeeze our hearts & hinder healthy grieving.

Other danger is the "expectation treadmill." This holiday can't be about pleasing others and making them happy. People pleasing is a treadmill. Once you get on it's hard to get off. The longer you step on, the faster the treadmill goes. You just end up exhausting yourself while going nowhere. It's not your job to MAKE people happy. You can't. They have to make that choice for themselves.

We need to find a way to make these holidays work for ourselves.

Another trap is the "Santa" trap. We might be tempted to hide our grief in an attempt to convince everyone (or yourself) that you're ok. You think if perhaps you give, give, give, you can escape the pain. It's a trap. You are not Santa, at least not right now.

Guard your heart by giving yourself permission to grieve at Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, anniversaries, angelvsaries & birthdays. We're healthier when we choose to live in reality. Guard your heart and don't get ducked into attitudes and activities that aren't healthy for you right now. Be proactive in your choices. People who don't do what's good for them in times of grief usually end up resenting it (and the people involved) later. You can't afford to let the holidays use you. You have a choice about where to go, what to be involved in, and with whom.

Take time with your own heart. Get to know it better. It's disfigured. It's bleeding profusely. Get in touch with what's going on inside. Acknowledge what you are feeling. Be nice to yourself!

Guard your heart. Nurture it. It is the well from which everything else flows. It is your most prized possession❣️

My Garden of Grief

We will be hosting the annual Healing Through Art for bereaved mothers 12/14. We will need the support of family and friends for sponsorship of each parent again this year.