Three little words. And yet when you’re a mom grieving a child lost to suicide, they can feel like the biggest lie in the world.

Because grief is lonely. Even in a crowded room, even at church, even surrounded by people who love you — there’s a particular aloneness that comes with this kind of loss. Nobody quite gets it. Nobody says the right thing. And after a while, you stop expecting anyone to.

But here’s the truth I keep coming back to: “It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:8, ESV). You’re not alone because He is with you. And you’re not alone because there’s a whole sisterhood of moms walking this same road — including me.

In this episode, I talk about the loneliness that follows suicide loss and where to find real company in it: in God’s presence, in His Word, and in the moms who understand without needing an explanation.

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If loneliness has been your constant companion lately, I pray this episode reminds you of the truth: you are seen, you are known, and you are not alone. Share it with a mom who needs to hear that today. And if you’re in crisis in the U.S. or Canada, call or text 988 any time.

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Janet and her daughter Samantha

Hi, I’m Janet

I’m Janet — a Christian mom, wife of 35 years, and founder of Testimony Through Tears. I lost my daughter Samantha to suicide in January 2025, and I built the place I couldn’t find.

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