A Dialogue of the Heart
After her adopted daughter died in a car accident when she was 18, her mom discovered over 200 letters that she had written to God and herself between the ages of 14 & her death. To help herself grieve, the mom read each letter - one at a time - and wrote a letter back to her daughter, telling her all the things she would have said if she had known that she wouldn’t have another chance. The subject matter is intense and hard, but the conversations are authentic and raw - exposing the challenges & giving insights into both growing up and parenting. We strongly suggest that you listen to this podcast with your child or spouse or friend and relish the conversations that you can have together, while you are both still living.
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Episodes
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
There are two curse words in the second half of this podcast. Otherwise, there are no trigger warnings.
Today is a double episode based on two separate entries in Heather's journal in the same day - which happens to demonstrate how quickly emotions change .... but the answers stay the same.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
No trigger warning today!
Heather's continues to try to earn her way into God's grace, but she seems to be catching on a little. Her moods are still shift minute by minute as she tries to navigate life. Mom, as always, has a few things to say about being yourself and loving yourself!
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
No trigger warning. Some minor cursing in reflections.
11:11 am and pm held a special significance for Heather. It seemed like everyday she joyously announced this time and ordered all of us to make a wish. After she passed, I noticed that I saw the clock at 11:11 and even 1:11 almost every single day. I could be deep in work and glance up at the clock. I could not have my watch or phone and have to go search for the time and it would be 11:11. I could suddenly remember I need to do something. It happens so frequently that I can't help but think about Heather daily. Without knowing it, she created a secret message for me to hold her in my thoughts daily. But I don't make wishes. I pray for whatever God has in store for me.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Trigger & Language Warning: There are many descriptions of sexual abuse, physical abuse and other serious topics in today's journal entries and responses.
Heather learns that her father, whom she adores, was likely her abuser. She grapples with the complex feelings she has about knowing this information now. Mom offers some insights and also has a long conversation with McKayla where they share their experiences with abuse.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
MILD TRIGGER WARNING: There is discussion of how it feels to be in relationship with your abuser, but nothing explicit.
Heather struggles with understanding how to react to the news about her father being her likely abuser. She's having trouble concentrating on anything but this. Some days are harder than others. At the same time, Heather is finding joy in being a advocate for God without being pushy!
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
No trigger warning today.
Today is pretty normal teen stuff - loves lost - and silly mistakes.