Wynonna & David Kessler : Grief & The Holidays
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- The holiday season is upon us and it can feel overwhelming when we are in grief. Join country music star, Wynonna Judd and grief expert, David Kessler as they share strategies for navigating this difficult time of year. You will also be invited to attend FREE online Grief Support meetings this month so that you don't have to weather it alone.
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I think losing our Moms is the hardest thing we live through in our lifetimes.
Absolutely 💯 💔💔😥😥😥
Indeed 😔
For me it was the loss of my 2 sons wouldn't wish that pain on anyone
@@pollyanna5354 agree - my mom was sooooooooooooo hard but my daughter was even harder
Definitely... it is a profound and life altering loss - as is losing a child 😢
Grieving is the price we pay for loving ...the deeper the love, the deeper the Grief cuts...
G-d ain’t that the truth.
I lost my brother on Dec 14th. He was at work when, suddenly, his heart gave out. I feel you, Wynonna...
I lost my husband suddenly Aug 22.
The pain is unbearable and I'm still in disbelief.
Thank you for this.
Condolences.
Finding this at 3AM was comforting to me, as my Mom also died & my pain is deeper than any I have ever known. I felt identical feelings to what Wynonna expressed. I feel like I am on an island & having this deep love that will NEVER end for my Mother. I realize that having such a unique relationship & closeness with your Mom, is a relationship that truly is like no other. There are several reasons why it hurts beyond painful. Your Mom gives you life when she gives birth to you, & that bond can NEVER be broken, not even death can ever break that bond. Your Mom knows you & every detail of your life, as she has always been with you, & no one else on earth can fill her shoes. That piece now feels pulled away. Surviving childhood traumas, having no father in the early days, even causes the bond to increase between those who are surviving those days of struggle. It therefore, is always part of your identity, & having that rare super close relationship with your Mom, & in Wynonna’s life, this strengthened her love bond with her Mom & is irreplaceable. That is so identical to my relationship with my own Mom. I am alone & for the first time Thanksgiving alone, trying to deal with her loss, & not being able to decorate, as having our 48 year old home sold, leaving me no place to go. This grief is what I deal with day & night. Surviving it has been devastating. I also had to leave behind my beautiful animals & birds some were doves. Wynonna is telling us she needs help through it. And her music has helped us, so we reach out to you with compassion. I believe in Jesus, so I know that when one dies, they are absent from the body, present with the Lord. If the Lord is close to us & not far away, then our Mom’s must still be close to us & we have the hope of eternal love & life with them. I cooked a small turkey breast in foil on a grill at a hotel & ate by myself on Thanksgiving & Christmas will never be the same for me with no gift exchange & the former excitement we had. with cooking together & decorating & playing records on Mom’s sterio. I just want Wynonna to know her pain is understandable, as well as her agony in Naomi’s departure. But know this, that nothing can separate you & your Mom or the bond you have. Love is eternal & she lives in you. Wynonna thank you for this interview and I love how you articulate everything so beautifully. Trying to send words of comfort and some love ❤❤ Kimberly
CHRISTMAS HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME FOR ME ITHER SINCE MY MOTHER AND MY SISTER DIED.....I HAVE 4 SIBLINGS....BUT THEY ARE NARCASSIST
This is my best friend's story. I am sharing it in hopes that someone will find the true peace that only comes from God.
Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey
Family Story
Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day.
My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening.
That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of
a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are.
Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you.
His Story
Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23)
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)
He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell.
“For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price]
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)
Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b)
Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour!
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)
Your Story
What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son.
The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready?
“...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b)
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c)
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@@kelleymcfadden9675 I have seen this story I think it aired on CBN recently. Such a tragedy! I know that people have different situations and go through different traumas. One minute I had a home with stability and having my musical instruments set up so that I could record and the next minute my mother dies and our home is going to be sold! I lived with my handicapped mom to help her out and especially when she became bedridden I was there 24/7 with her taking care of her. The minute that she died other family members wanted me out of the house that I lived in with her for 28 years always helping her with her property and coming home in a dire situation where my mother was being dumped by my stepfather and could very well have succeeded in ending her life. By the grace of God she did not succeed but I spent the next 28 years making sure that someone was always there for her and that person was me. My parents built our home in 1972 so it was our home for nearly 50 years. As soon as she died people came in like vultures to remove me and I didn’t even have a chance to grieve. I was threatened with having all of my belongings thrown out on the curb after having been the one person in the family that took care of our mother! I was always there for her when she needed support and love. She would never do the things to me that these others tried to do. At the same time, right before she fell and went downhill I got type two diabetes which I’ve been fighting in battling ever since with completely numb feet. Having to take two shots of insulin a day and getting cataracts from it. I was told sign a lease or your things will be thrown out in the ditch by the road. I was the one paying for everything including the house taxes one of the Times by myself. I signed a lease for 10 months and it was in the middle of Covid that our house closed in July 9, 2020 and the landlords decided to sell the property where I had moved so they closed July 21 within the same month moving from two places into storage units where all of my stuff is freezing in -15° weather last few weeks when we had that bad storm. I have musical instruments and recordings and LPs tapes everything freezing with no place to go and I don’t even have my recording studio set up anymore. I have no home and I had nowhere to go so I had to go rent a hotel room until I can figure out where I belong now. I have no home I have been here at the hotel for 2 1/2 years now never dreaming that I would be here and of course my mother would be livid she would never want me living over here when my mom’s home that she paid off years ago that I took care of the property all these years it’s just sitting over there in someone else’s possession. It should’ve stayed in the family. Not only did I lose her, but I had to watch our entire house be dismantled after her death and There should’ve been some provision, but these idiot lawyers of my sisters treated me like I was a criminal which was absolutely not even anywhere close to my character! I’ve been through a living hell because of the death of my mom and trying to get my life off the ground and being isolated by the rest of the family and by the way they all have homes. None of my holidays are even holidays anymore there’s no celebration there’s no gift exchange it’s dramatically horrible at Christmas and birthdays. Right now my car is broken down for the last month because none of the people can figure out how to repair it so I’m having to walk around in the snow and try to hike to the grocery store. I try to boost other people up on my little ministry channel and try to give out the word of God and show people the miraculous revelations that God gave me that I wrote in a book that’s incredibly is at Harvard University library, but of course I don’t get paid for that not one dime. I think how can I possibly be in the situation when all I ever wanted to do was music and of course I wrote this massive book. I’m not acknowledged at all. All I can say is that the death of my mother has been the most life altering experience for me personally that I would never want to experience ever again. I only hope that God will somehow send a miracle where I can get my things out of storage and actually have a life and a permanent place to live, as I need a new family that is loyal and cares about my welfare & where I don’t have to move with battling this high blood sugar and horrible diabetes neuropathy. God help me with all of this pain and having to relive it this week which is the week she left our home forever and went to the hospital and died five days later. Five months earlier everything was normal. Trying to get over the shock of the transition has been horrendous. I know this is long but I am just responding to your reply. God bless you and your friend and the Judds family in their pain. I need God to send me a miracle and a loving family that cares about me. Maybe you can keep me in your prayers too ❤️😍🙏🐰☃️
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿to all 💜
Condolences, I'm losing my Mom, it's scary. I've had people tell me that you never get over a Mother's death. I believe it. It's especially hard since it was just Mom and myself. Have those special memories about you Mother, the joy she brought to the holidays. God bless you.
Larry ALREADY has a “Friend?!?”😮 Well, that’s shocking to me too, and she wasn’t my Mother, so I am so proud of Wy for not flipping her lid! I don’t know that I would have thought to take myself to the bathroom for a pep talk! 👏
Some men will do this. One of my mother's closest friends died suddenly and unexpectedly on New Year's Day years ago. Her husband got married again three months later. It devastated the two adult children of my Mom's friend.
Wynonna is a treasure. She is an icon known all over the world yet she is here sharing her words and heart - reminding us all she is also a normal person with daily struggles. Nearly 40 years ago, I met Naomi at a concert - she was very sweet and a joy to talk with. We chuckled about a couple of things and she reached over and pinched my cheek saying, "you are so sweet." Naomi gave me her autograph which I still have to this day. I remember Naomi telling me that day that Wynonna had a long day and was tired and was on the tour bus playing with her new puppy. My fiance at the time (now deceased) thought Wynonna would be considered one of the best singers of all time. We attended many Judd concerts and I still enjoy the memories. Sadly, life does not always have a long shelf life for those we love -
Love you Wynonna. I'm paying attention and learning from you. BIG hugs. We hear you, we support you!
Wy your an inspiration to me and many more thank you
I wanted to skip Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2022. We lost our Dad,our brother, our best friend and a family friend that was a father figure to my husband for 20 + years in the last 8 months. Four deaths and no time to grieve. Oh,
how I wish we could have them back and our perfect little world has been shaken and taken from us due to cancer. Lord, please help us all. We are struggling so bad.
I understand. I lost my Mom a week before Thanksgiving in 2022. I'm now the matriarch of the family. I am closer to my siblings now, but it's difficult. I'm glad I found this on TH-cam.
I hope you realize how much your openness is helping others through their grief Wynonna!!
This is such an eye opener!
It was good to hear this. I lost my mother on 6/12/22. It’s been so hard. I miss her so much. This just popped up, it’s like God sent this message to help me through this difficult time. Thank you. I was stolen the chance to have my mom close by my dad took her to be buried next to his parents instead next to her deceased son (my brother). He took her 9 hours away. I not only lost my mom when she passed I lost my father when he did to my mother by taking her away from us my sister and my nephew and nieces being that she had all funeral arrangements near us. I can’t forgive his selfishness. He buried and 1 week later he moved to Florida, mom was buried in west Texas and we live in South Texas. I’m blessed that I have my husband and my sister and her family to ease the pain.
My sister did this. She called me and ask if I was gonna still take our dad to the doctor. I let the phone go to voice mail. I kind of thought that was a little odd but dismissed it. The next day mom called said she was passed away. She overdose after the phone call that night. This year makes 10 yrs. I miss her so BAD. I'm so sorry for you and your sister and family. My momma passed away this year suddenly right before her birthday on Thanksgiving. So that day was hard for me. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I will pray for you and you pray for me. Ok? God bless us all.
Wynonna, I have had many yard sales over the years and I keep VERYYY LITTLE! I just want to say that I will NEVER, never get rid of my favorite cookbook, "Naomi 's Home Companion"! Not only does your sweet mama have the most amazingly delicious recipes in it (I've made almost all of them!) but the little stories of your family and other stories are so engaging. I'm a down home family girl like you all, and the stories are lovely. God bless you. Love you! Miss your sweet, beautiful mama. ❤️ I'm an Appalachian girl, too, and proud to be West Virginian growing up right along the Ohio!
My mom died of cancer in 2016 and my grandma just died in June from alzheimer's so for me this was the first holiday season without either of them and it really changed how i feel about getting together with the family as both women were the ones who made Thanksgiving and Christmas worth celebrating. This year it was a smaller gathering and i just had to not think about the losses otherwise it would have dampened the mood. Grief is just one of those tricky feelings that you can't ever really have any control over because you never know when it's gonna hit you
Thank you so much. I needed to hear this. I'm struggling. I'm a recovering alcoholic. Holidays are so hard. I lost my dad November 12. I started this journey of recovery for my dad and loosing him is horrible. Yes. Miss Judd you are helping me so much this night finding this video at 1am. Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart!
I hope you are doing well. Life can be so hard some days. Happy New Year, heosome.
Thank you, SO much for posting this !
I Love Wynonna! She’s just the best, so honest & real with her feelings. Lost my mom 5 years ago & the holidays are still so hard for me. Hope anyone who watches this will feel the same love, hope & understanding that I felt when I watched. And I pray that Wynonna will one day see just how much she’s helping people just like me by doing what she does 💕
Praying for you friend 🙏🏻 so sorry for your loss .
Dec 29, 2022
Watching this on my TV screen.
What a beautiful GIFT you both are giving to us who grieve loss.
My Daddy dropped dead at 61 of a ❤attack.
We were best friends.
It’s been almost 25 years ago, & it still felt like a few weeks.
I felt so empty all these years.
I got through the motions because of my children, & the rest of family.
I was suddenly delivered of my grief on July 4th watching fireworks.
I actually thanked God for taking my Dad so he wasn’t here to see our beloved America in the shape it’s in.
We are a 4th Gen Military family, & lost Dad’s brother in the
Korean War.
I placed pictures of my loved ones the next day.
Remember:
Everyone grieves differently, & each person has their OWN memories of the person & events.
Pain does take time,but if you forgive them for going home early ,forgive yourself, ask for peace in the heart and mind, life has go on. It’s now I talk to them , memories of them lives in me, It’s been years . I live the present moment. I am now a senior, I am fine I give thanks for being alive, spirit family are around to guide and protect when I feel missing . I am love, stay in the light. Thank you.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊🕊❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰
My father passed in 2007 and my mother passed in 2012. My father was 67 and my mother was 68 when she passed. It seems like everyone else has moved on and I still feel it. My wife, daughter and I went over to my in-laws for Christmas this year and I still feel a void even though my in-laws make a great Christmas. I still feel crummy even though I try to put on a happy face for everyone else.
Oh wow, this came at the right time for me. My goodness Wynona just spoke directly to me. She is human. Thank you for your openness and for being a normal grieving person.
I know exactly what you mean by being the family matriarch now. I was just telling myself this very thing. In my dreams, I am with departed loved ones, and get to go back to being daughter. Sometimes, I don't want to wake and be the matriarch. But I do it for my daughter and grandkids. I wonder if my mama ever felt like this? Prayers of healing comfort for you and Ashley. Christmas 🎄 Blessings 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Wy for sharing this session. You make this world a better place because of your transparency. We are so saddened by such a huge loss of Naomi. She was a bright light that shined far more than any star in the galaxy. Someone that shines so bright usually burns out faster than others. Your Mother was a loving, kind, compassionate, empathetic person. She helped heal many people suffering while she was battling many illnesses. I love her for the deep love she had for others. Your Mother's bloopers and joke TV appearances make me smile. I watch them over and over just to laugh with her. I was watching the one she pulled on you involving Donald Trump and Marla Maples. Both of your expressions had me rolling on the floor laughing. I went to one of your first Judd Concert. I will never forget the excitement and fun. I was 8 months pregnant with my twin boys so it was difficult for me. You and your Mother were able to make each person feel love and connected. I have never seen that before. Your Mother pushed through so many difficult times to make things happen. She fought hard and succeeded in more ways than a successful career. She raised two strong loving beautiful Women. She always said you guys were her jewels in her crown. Thank you for sharing her with the world. I could go on and on. I get to rambling. I just wanted you and Ashley to know you both are LOVED beyond words can describe. You and your family are in my daily thoughts and prayers. AGAPE
@Laronda McCurley: So beautifully said and heartfelt! Hugggs!! Keep sharing your loveliness!! 💖💖🤗🤗
My 2nd year without my daughter and granddaughter ❤️ RIP Naomi, WY do what you do that will be okay
I lost my mother at the age of fifty three to pancreatic cancer. It was the most devastating event in my life. Someone once told me when losing someone you love breaks your heart you will never get over it, but times passing will help smooth out all the ragged edges. I have found this to be true. Now with times passing and a newly gained perspective, I feel so lucky to of experienced such a deep, abiding love that in it’s absence the loss is so profound. She mattered and our love mattered. It was a tangible love that continues on forever. ❤️
I'm one who spends all holidays alone I now have a Yorkshire terrier to spend it with so I understand being alone all the time and I understand the shame and the guilt due to suicide so I'm there with you
Holidays are always easier to do with friends than with family. This sweet young woman is such a Blessing. She has been thru so much God give her thr the strength she needs to carry on.❤❤❤from Texas xoxoxoxo
I thought I would have never believed this statement, until this year how much your words ring true!
Everything is easier with friends than family. We feel so judged by family.
Took me forever to learn to delegate at parties but it was the only way I could throw a party.
We always tell others, let me know what I can do, we need to do that for ourselves.
Dear David Kessler…I amVery Sorry for the Loss of your Beautiful Son. You are So Strong & LOVING & Inspirational. GOD BLESS You & Your LOVING Family ;]
Wyonna, I get every step. We had similar relationships with our Moms & Siblings. I grew up with a single mom that was our everything. Sadly, she tragically died with her sister in 2021. I’m disabled and alone and many dropped me after my mom died. I live alone and estranged from one sister. This has been a rough year for me, the grief is so intense that some days I want it to stop. I’m a believer and don’t want to take my life.
I love what he said as you loved deeply you will grieve deeply.
I’ve never had Grief like this before and I give you credit for having people to your home & that you allowed to mourn on Thanksgiving.
You should start a virtual grief group. Mine barely meets virtually. Like right now the pain writing this is so intense today.
God bless you as you take each step in your grieving process. ❤️🙏
Bless you I lost someone two weeks ago .The tears come and go but I believe that in time we all meet again. Sending hugs to you from england
Wynonna, thank you…my husband just lost his best friend to suicide on December 19, he is struggling b/s he never saw any red flags….he’s going through the shoulda, coulda, woulda thinking. Will be sharing this video with him. My personal view on this….our loved ones want to put an end to their hurt but don’t realize that ending their pain, starts the ones left behind on a lifetime of pain….the only difference is their pain has now become ours😢. Be good to yourself ❣️❤️🥰 Sending you hugs from Canada 🇨🇦
This conversation is priceless! Thank you. ❤
It took me seven years. No magic to this that I can put my finger on but that’s when it turned to, “ I’m grateful I ever had her”. She was 69 and I was 33. That was 35 years ago. Your mom’s loss brought it all back as I’ve loved your public personas from day one. I’m grateful we ever had your mom with her dreams. I’m grateful for you. It’s hard, hard work: but it will get better.
Buffalos running into the storm, especially stuck with me. I appreciated this podcast so much.
Wow! She looks so much like her mom here. Much love Wynonna 💘
She got her faCe redone!
I havn't seen her standing but she lost alot. She did make mama proud . But I miss her the way she was.
I never comment publicly and I hope that Ms. Judd sees this comment. You are a remarkable woman. You have survived a traumatic life. People can empathize with you but nobody will ever understand/know how you really have been able to cope with it all and still do on a daily basis. I am so grateful that you are speaking publicly about your gamut of emotions. Suicide is not shameful. It is easy to say it’s a selfish act. No it’s not! For someone to get to that point means that they were seriously ill…a person can have terminal cancer and that’s acceptable as a disease..but a lot of people don’t understand that mental illness…yes ILLNESS can be fatal as well. I have been on the brink myself at times in my life and by some miracle I never acted on it. My rationale is that this world is not made for everyone to exist in and we need to find it deep in our soul to understand that and have compassion for the individual who committed suicide. My father’s lifelong best friend ended his own life and left behind a young son. My daughter in law lost two brothers to suicide just recently within 18 months of each other. It seems impossible to do but we need to let go of guilt/responsibility that we should have or could have done more. In most cases, no there wasn’t. What can give a person solace in their grief process is that no matter what the end result was, it had nothing to do with us…it had to with their illness. Take comfort in knowing that no matter the complexities of relationships, the love for one another and gratitude was expressed while we were blessed to have that person in our lives. As David eloquently stated, the grief is so painful but it is that intense because of the love and the bond we had while they were with us here on Earth. Believe me, this conversation that you had has helped someone. Wynonna I wish you eventual peace and may you and your family have all of life’s blessings from now on. Sending you much love 💕 💕💕💕
You have been strong Wynona. I saw you in Green Bay this past year, you laid your heart out for all of us. Thank you for continuing the Judds tour. Love you always!!❤❤❤
Love you Wynonna, you have no reason to be ashamed you have every reason to be angry at Naomi and you have to understand you had no control over what she did and just tell your story so you can heal.
All you can do is take it one day at a time!
Yes losing our Moms is heart breaking 💔 😢 that we never ever get over there is an emptiness that can never be filled. Moms are the heart of the family. Wyonnna and Ashley you are always in my heart thoughts and prayers Thank you. . I love you both. ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏
Wynonna, I love you and I send my love to you. I understand what you are going through. I lost my husband to MS & suicide by shotgun on Valentine’s Day 2012. He left himself for me to find. It’s a vision that never goes away. He left a note that I’ll carry with me to my dying day. He was never a suicide person, although he had lost the person he used to be. He had a hard time communicating or doing small tasks. He was the life of the party, the jokester, the person everyone loved and this shook all of us to our core. I blame myself because the night before I’d gone to bed mad at him and we never went to bed without an I love you, see you in the morning kiss and on the night of the 13th I did. I’d always worked and his only job was to pay our bills. The night of the 13th I’d gotten a text about a bill that had not been paid and I got on the computer to see what was going on and discovered he’d not paid any of our bills for 4 months. There was no money in the bank. The next morning I left for my volunteer job without telling him I love you and I came home to find him in our garage sitting in his chair with a shotgun between his legs. Here it is 10 almost 11 years now and that vision never goes away. If it had not been for our 6 fur babies I had to take care of I know I would have joined him. I lost everything and had to move to a state I’d always said I’d never live in. And here I am. Our hospice in Arizona had an 8 week Life after Loss class that ended up lasting 14 months and a lot of friends made from that class. I’ve learned there is no timeline for grief & the older I get the more I don’t want to be here, although I have fur babies that depend on me. I am living the life of a recluse out in the country in my mothers old 100 year old farmhouse that is like me, barely hanging on. Jesus is my Savior although I don’t understand how come He loves me. It’s so true regarding the holidays. I slept through Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Now just to make it through the next 3 months because each one have a special day that we celebrated ending with St. Patrick’s Day, our anniversary and my favorite holiday. Thanks to David Kessler and you for this video. Very powerful.
Love to you & your family and I’m sorry you all have had to join this club. Judi in Arkansas 😭
This is a major journey you are on, Wy. It is one you can delay, but not one you can bypass totally. You are touching others’ lives in very important ways.
Love you so much Wynonna! So glad you have others to talk to. You are amazing. Even as a strong woman, you too need tenderness. Many blessings to you and family during this holiday season. ❤❤❤
My Dear Wynonna,
In 1999 I was at Expo Square at the Fairgrounds in Tulsa, OK. My daughter had entered us in a “Mother-Daughter of the Year” competition. I was so upset when I found out what she did. On the other hand, I can see how important it was to her. She had entered pageants since she was 12 and now she was 18. Ironically, it became one of the most incredible days of my life. You will not know why until I tell you.
In the competition were categories; Interviews, Evening Gown Modeling, On Stage Questions, etc., etc. I did them all, with my daughter by my side; she was so confident and shining like the sun. I was terrified but never let on. Ironically, we won!
As I was being crowned, I looked at the audience & low & behold there was one of my heros staring at me. It was Chief Wilma Mankiller. I felt honored that she was applauding me. As we took our walk down the runway & back, then off of the stage, my daughter exited first, I left the stage and stood on the grid/platform that led to the floor and dressing rooms. I was suddenly gob-smacked!
I was holding onto the bar that surrounded the platform, taking off my KILLER high heels! And, as I was half way finished when I spotted a long white limo, with a beautiful figure leaning on it. I focused my eyes and guess who I saw? Naomi Judd. She knew I saw her when my mouth fell open. She was smiling, had her arms up toward me, and was applauding me! She walked to the front of the vehicle and continued. I know that doesn’t sound like much of a “Whoop-tee-do” to you but I admired your mother so very much! I had read articles about her life. It was so close to mine that it was scary. I had a dysfunctional husband (PTSD from Vietnam) and I had to support my family on my own. I started my adulthood as a model, an actress, a singer, and a nurse. I had returned to school to become a doctor (so I became a Cultural Anthropologist and Historian, LOL). I adore your mother and you also, Wynonna!
When I saw your mother I curtsied. I thought about you calling your mother “The Queen of Everything” & I just had to do it! She giggled and nodded her head to me. I felt so honored that she was applauding me. I had been to your concerts and applauded you and your mother constantly. You are so incredibly talented Wynonna! You are a LEGEND! Your voice is one of a kind, thank the Lord!
Your mother gave me such a gift. I knew at that moment that the talk about her gentle ways and kindness were true. Because of this, I was shocked beyond belief when I heard of her death. I cried like a baby for days. I loved you both so much because your music had touched my soul. I couldn’t fathom why Naomi would do this. But, when you said that she died of a “mental illness”, I immediately knew she had ended her own life. However, when I heard you say to David Kessler that you were embarrassed by your mother’s suicide I was taken aback.
Wynonna, if your mother had died of cancer would you have been embarrassed? I’ll guess you wouldn’t have. Mental illness is a disease, just like cancer, heart attacks, and all kinds of diseases that kill people. Never feel embarrassed by your mother’s death. She couldn’t help her death any more than my mother did, of heart disease. I’m not embarrassed of my mother, or yours.
You really rejected the idea of going to church when Kessler mentioned it. Why? Of all places, that’s where help exists! Only God knows what happened in your mother’s mind that ended her life. Mental illness is an “illness”; keyword = “illness”. I have lived with it for 50 years now. My husband has PTSD. If my husband shot himself, would God keep him out of church, keep him at bay, out of his presence, or out of Heaven? Good grief no! He has an illness! His mind goes back to periods where he has bad times, where he cannot function, where he is frightened beyond belief. He fights depression daily. It’s so hard to watch him and sometimes to love him. But, I do love him & so does God! God would not keep him out of Heaven or punish him due to PTSD! It’s a true mental illness, just like your mother had. Put that monster baby to bed, once & for all! Your mother did not kill herself. It was a misfire of a brain cell; a faulty synapse that killed her.
Go to church, Wynonna, and pray! If you asked me what I think about your mother, I would say she is in Heaven, welcomed by the arms of Jesus! She is a great woman of honor! So many people looked up to her. Was she perfect? Of course not! Was she always kind & loving? No! Is anyone? Very few humans are Saints but it doesn’t keep them from God! Go to church, Wynonna! Take a grandchild with you! Go to midnight Mass on Christmas. No one will even make a fuss over you then. But in a few days after that, go back and spend time praying and talking to your mother. You will feel so full of love! All kinds of love! You may want to cry. So, CRY! (It let’s out excess Manganese.)
I so wish I could say 1 thing to take your sorrow away. I can’t. I can’t bring her back either. If I could I would. You WILL see her again! I choose to focused on that beautiful day when she thought about me. I suggest you do the same. You were the real love of her life (and Ashley)! What a reception she will have planned when your time comes. It will be a blast! There is no illness in Heaven. I hope I’ll be there to welcome you too! What an honor that would be.
Would you please extend my thanks to David Kessler? He said some things that helped me. I lost my last brother in 2023.
Be the Matriarch you were intended to be. It sucks canal water, at first, but gets better with time. I can’t even cook. I am a perfectionist though & I do okay. Hang in there, kiddo!
))) BIG BEAR HUGS (((
Mary Jackson
Grief is when you learn and grow! With great love comes great grief. He's so right that grief changes with time but it never truly goes away. Your heart grows bigger and stronger. You will always miss your loved one they are still always with us. Much love and light to anyone reading this post. ❤️
So good. I needed this today. Losing a mom never gets better.
Yes, I know how you feel, lost mine Oct 20th 2022, on my 60th birthday
wy's looking so much like her Mama. Weird how that happens. Like she's literally carrying a part of her Mom with her and you see it.
She does look different here.
This was amazing; I lost my Father to suicide in 1999 and my Mother last year to a fall so grief is with me BIG TIME now in the holidays. Some wonderful guidance in this video - thank you.
Thank you! I lost my mom on January 4th. This Christmas has been terrible. I'm a teacher, and it's been everything just to smile and be present in this holiday. Today, this came across my feed. Thank God! This helped me in so many ways. I haven't been allowed to process my grief due to my brother wanting her house empty. It took 9 months to prep for a property auction I didn't want. It's over now, and I'm a mess. Thank you for making the video.
Wy--give yourself a break! You are not to blame. Be kind to yourself!!!
Let the day be the day is going to have to become my mantra for each day.....holidays and all are very very hard without the ones you loved...💔😥😥😥
My mom has been gone for awhile she passed in 93. I lost it she was my best friend, I took care of her for 3years before her passing. I never canceled nothing, I places a plate for her even let everyone no it's remembering my mom. On her birthday I burn a candle on it. I visit her grave clean around it talk to her. I make special things to put on it, flower 🌼 wise. I take time to make things , I'm still giving to her. It helps so much. ITS TO SOON FOR HIM TO DATE. It won't last it's a rebound for him he misses your mom too. 💔 you got this day by day, that's how you do it.
When I hear people sharing their experience with loss/grief for the first time when it's someone who they're very close with and It doesn't matter if it was from suicide, Cancer, murder, or an accident, the feeling is the same for everyone and we can all relate to each other... The feelings of loss and grief doesn't discriminate based on the manner of death.
My father committed suicide a month before I turned 6. He chose to leave me. It was under his control. I completely COMPLETELY understand depression personally. When I've wanted to check out, I always considered those who would be left behind. So...I beg to differ with your analysis. The impact of my father's suicide was diametrically opposed to the grief of my mother's death or the recent death of my spouse of 46 years.
@@sherrycortese5856 sorry for your losses and I'm sure at 6 things are quite different.
I know how you feel, my momma passaway and my first holidays,without my momma was so hard, 💔 I had never been without her, my world revealed around her she was my everything, my heart is so broken I miss her so bad.
💔 💔 And when someone tells you as the year's go by it gets easier, Well !! It doesn't,! not for me.! I miss her just as much now 😢 as I did then. Just like my momma said ,your son is your son until he takes a wife, your daughter is your daughter for the rest of her life. It doesn't matter how they pass that is a hurt that will never go away. Sincerely, Karen Jetters
Wynonna, your heart is so beautiful. From one Kentucky woman/matriarch to another, I relate to every emotion you're experiencing. I have been one of those people that has ALWAYS had family members around for the holidays but the past 3 yrs since mom's death, I haven't, & not by choice. It's simply just not me & it is SO DIFFICULT. It's not who I am. I can say that I feel jealousy of friends who have hoards of family & friends over for the holidays. When it comes time to put up decorations, I think "what the heck for?! It's just me." But I do it for my boys (20 & 24 yrs). I try & keep it together & normal. I bake and cook yet, they all make other plans & leave and go to other people's homes for the holidays & there I sit, alone. It royally sux BIG!
I say to myself, what I would give to hear mom get mad at me. 😂🤣 that was the one thing I couldn't stand when she was alive. She loved to tell me I was wrong or how I should do something differently. Just to talk with her would be nice.
So, I do understand your heart's pain. The holidays are the most difficult to manage through. I have to remind myself to count my blessings & thank God for all that's he's given me.
Thank you for sharing your experience through grief. Sending my biggest hug, warmest fuzzy blanket & hot cocoa. 😉❤️🤗🙏
This is amazing. My Mom is in the final journey in her life, it's painful! This past few days I watched the Judd's docuseries, in order to view the dynamics in their complicated relationship. Every nite when I get back from the hospital, this is what I do. So lucky, this video came up and I'm so glad Wynonna is sharing her grief with her counselor. Very important information, very comforting. It is difficult reach out, thinking I can do this alone (I'm the oldest sibling, Type A personality), but when family is there at this time, I can bear my Mom's illness much better. Thank you.
This was so helpful! My dad passed from suicide, and Im forever changed, this conversation was so helpful on things I never thought about! Ty for sharing! Much love! 🙌🏼❤️🔥🙌🏼
When I lost my husband my doctor offered me tranquilizers to get through it. I told him no - that I needed to just experience it as it came and not delay it. I thought it meant it would be of shorter duration-but it wasn't. I still think it was the correct thing to do but going through it you realize there is no end to grief. You just come to the point of acceptance and appreciating the time you had.
I lost my mom on Christmas eve 11 years ago and my dad, also on Christmas eve, 17 years ago. The holidays always bring sad feelings, but over time, I have been able to decorate with memories of both of them. Feelings definitely change with time, but the love never goes away. ❤
You look good Girl. One day at a time. Life takes us on the journey that we were destined to take to allow us to help others through the healing although we hate that role we have been given. Life is tough,saying goodbye is tough, period. Self permission to just be what you need to be, feel what you need to feel is your gift to yourself. Write your own story through your sadness and the small moments of memories that give you a moment of pause and a smile. Then share the essence of your light in your time at your determined speed.❤
You go Wy! Grief is individual for everybody! Grief is grief is grief! No one can put a time or a place on grief. Will continue lifting you up in prayer. ❤
Honest to goodness this woman should be our president! So smart and so kind, but at the same time don't play with her she's not about that! I love wynonna so much
What most people misunderstand about Wynonna is that she's a person. She's just like you and I. She sings a lot better than I, but she's simply a beautiful, loving woman. No different than me or my neighbor. No different than the person reading this right now. Wynonna, you are so loved. Please take your time grieving and care for you...Your grief is precious. I've been with you for 38 years and I know how precious you are to me as well as to the rest of your fans. Love yourself first....
Thank you for sharing some of your most intimate feelings and grief with us. You're honest, your transparent, and not afraid to share the hard things with anyone who will listen.
Thank you...I love you...
I had someone tell me after my parents died that I needed to move on and my response was "grief has no expiration date. Everyone grieves in their own way. I am going to take my time and feel this way for as long as I need to. If that is a problem for you, then maybe you should not be around me."
There is no way to understand pain unless you have experienced it first hand. I learned this the hard way by losing my17 year old grandson. Many many people are with you in this journey. Know that you are not alone. God bless.
Thank you so much for this posting. This is yr 2 not having my son here. He died of suicide and never decorated before so I did the opposite to make me happy. I also lost my Aunt 5 months ago and she meant a lot to me. My Thanksgiving sucked but Christmas Eve suck but I celebrated that holiday in a different day and it helped. Thank you so much
Thank you, Wy for sharing. I could not believe the answers you were giving were how I was feeling. Don't tell me there in a better place there not with me and I need them. God has millions of angels and why did he need mine. I lost my mom and dad and brother and it was hard. But then he took my son and daughter and I canno9t understand why and cannot get over it. The pain you feel right down in your soul. Nobody knows that feeling unless you have been there. I understand that but telling me there in a better place is not going to help my pain, God Bless those who try to help but understand the pain is so tremendous you can't let go. Love you Wy God Bless
I lost my dad in 1999, my brother in 2011, and my mom in 2018. If it weren't for my husband my daughter and my grandkids I wouldn't know what to do because they saved me. I'm so grateful for them. I know what you mean about people saying they're in a better place and I agree with Wynonna...,I want them here with me.
I love you, Wy! I’m 40 and I’ve followed you and your mom my whole life. I’m right with you and so are so many people. My husband and me were at your concert in Nashville. We came from Oregon. It was everything! You did a beautiful job honoring your sweet mama! You’ve done so much for everyone! Thank you!
My Mom died when I was 10 years old... the youngest of 6 children living in a children's home... I am now 61 years old and I miss her every single day.. I never know when I am going to have a bad day.... there is nothing that I can say triggers it. It just happens. I love and miss her every single day of my life.............and will until I am gone from this earth.
I am so sorry for your loss 💕💕
I lost my mom to covid.in Feb. The assisted living place she was at, was locked down for 5 months, no one allowed to visit for 5 months, then I got a call that she was going to be unplugged from life support, she was smiling and waving goodbye. The nurse reported to me as they unplugged her. I feel your pain. I'm lost and alone with my grief. Thank you for sharing your heart..God Bless
Wynonna, you are human, it is o.k. to not be fine. Holidays are the worst for me. My mom has been gone 10 years now and I have spent the holidays 7 years out of the 10 by myself. Your going to have feelings, just be you. Ask for what you need. I wish I could just give you a big hug and take your pain away, but I can’t, we all have to walk down this ugly road. It’s not fun and I had to say NO, my Christmas is a day of remembering my mom because her birthday was Dec. 8 and she passed away Dec.7. I don’t even put up a tree or decorations for the holidays. You might be famous but your human, you have feelings. Let us (your fans) know when your having a bad day, we’re here for you. Love ya girl!!!!❤❤❤❤
Love you Wy. We your fans love you. God loves you and wants to take your pain. Praying for you
Viewing in the moment your segment with David Kessler regarding Thanksgiving Day. I love when you just said go eat a pie, that was epic/awesome. And I'm not trying to be funny by no means, but the things you love are what makes you happy. That is so true. If you can find it within yourself if this happens again ,eat that pie woman, grab that guitar woman, sing that song Woman, take that hot shower woman, and if that doesn't work try sitting down and start writing. Draw that sadness out of your body by doing something you are so dag gone good at (which is just about everything) that it makes us so darn happy as we reep from the benefits of your doings that we go eat a whole damn pie while we enjoy that song you wrote and created. And then if you feel like you're almost there, and you're to a point where you feel like you might maybe be feeling not good but better , go and take the longest shower you've ever taken, do it woman!
If all else fails, you can always go tip-toeing through the tulips outside but if you do, don't forget to video it so we can all be so dag gum happy the we go eat a 🥧 too.
Don't know where this came from, i just made it up, but it felt good.
Do what u want Wynnonna. Don't worry what others think! I know what u are going through lost, 4 relatives this year , and 3 friends, can't get covid, no holidays or birthdays for me, cause friends don't believe covid is real, noone even calls me I pray for u and family every day. I've been orphaned twice , my mom died 5 years ago my dad 19 years ago , fan of your since 1984 . I pray for u and family every day. Just sharing not to complaints share I know what u are going through in many ways.i have no family u help me alot love Miss lcd watching more of the video I was totally alone on Thanksgiving, praying not alone on Christmas . You and I are twins
Great video. I lost my husband to Suicide and your sharing is comforting. Grieving is a process and many days are just a struggle to even wake up to another day. I continue to Battle with shame and guilt and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t play the day I found him in my head like a broken record. ❤
I’m so sorry friend 💔
I'm so sorry for your loss, prayers for you 🙏
I'm so sorry, far beyond any words can convey. 🙏👆✝️💜
Love you Wy❤️. My dad passed in 1999 and I miss him sooo much. I visited his grave every holiday but these past 2 years I almost have to force myself to go and I don't know why but this video really helped me to kind of understand why I'm having this problem and I'm trying to fix it the best I can. Thank you for posting this.
I’m glad I found this channel. Thank you Wynonna. 💜 🙏🏿
Wyonna you are such a beautiful person. Just be you and do what makes you happy. Grieve the best way you can. The pain is always so hard to deal with, do it the way that makes you feel the best. ❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing this video. Grief is no joke. It’s so very hard. I’ve had many dark nights & days…still till this day. My Mom was a victim of medical malpractice in 2018 and it’s so hard as we were so, so close. Not a day/night goes by that I don’t miss her and think of her. The holidays really stink. The only solace I find is when I’m at work and my mind is busy but once work is over…ugh. The pain is great & like he said in this video it’s because our love was great…Very helpful tips shared here. I definitely like the idea of canceling the holiday(s). And I love that he said…death may take our loved one but not our memories, and not our hope. Thank you again. God bless all those grieving. 🙏🕊❤
Wynona,
Thank you so much. You are a blessing!
My sister passed away December 21 and I have been feeling numb. She was younger than myself--never thought I would outlive my younger sister. It was an unusual Christmas for me.
Just don't forget that its ok to feel down for the count. You are still human and deserve to feel all the things that you feel. I lost my mom Jan 17th, 2011, and I've never found a day that I miss her less. However, I have found that as the years go by, I have adapted the way that I process my grief and how my day-to-day life has adapted around it.
I can feel your pain, 5 years my mom did elective and we were best friends. I feel so betrayed.
All the time. I feel very lonely..I totally understand Why's sadness and loss...It is so hard to get past...I ask God to help me everyday. My prayers out to her...I am on the same road she is.
Thank you both. This is the first holiday without my mom. I did the same thing as Wynonna I did Thanksgiving on a different day. It still was hard but doable for me. I don't think I could have done it on the day. Sending love and light to you both
DarLing Wynonna…I have walked thru My day & Suddenly thought Oh My Gosh!! Naomi Judd, NO!! I then get Such a Pang & Grief Stricken by what happened & I did not know her personally, Just Her Fabulous Music 🎶 with You. I Cannot imagine Your Pain. I LOVE ❤️ Your MOM. I Believe she Fell thru the unbearable weakness of her Life…It is Heartbreaking that this is What has Happened. There is No time Limit, when it comes to Grief. You will Grieve until You Don’t. Stay in the Light…The Happy Times, The Funny Times…Your Success Together. Know that GOD will be Your Bridge to Your MOM ❤ Naomi Judd is in Heaven, an Angel 😇 because she tried to Make this World 🌎 a Better Place. She was Beautiful inside & Out and She tried her Darndest to Keep trying. Wynonna Your Fan Base & Music 🎼 is Such a GOD Given Treasure…Stay Positive…We All LOVE Ya ❤ & Pray for Your Healing to Bring you to Salvation & Grace….GOD BLESS You & Your LOVING Family ;]
I love you Wynonna! Praying for you and your family. ❤
"Love is Alive" Wy-wy. Jesus in you is Love to infinity! My daily thoughts, prayer, love, etc. are with you my Sister! I being one who has been "suffering in silence" with all my"personal stuff", the loss of my Daddy at 74 years old, then my brother-in-law at 69 only 5 months apart, family members getting sick with CoVid, etc. Boy oh boy have I been going through the motions! Wy I love who you are inside and out! Your Mamaw's spirit shines through you! Yes dear one you are the "Matriarch" of the family and who better Wy-Wy! Considering all the "pressures" you've faced in the days past prepping for the holidays, etc. in which I have no doubts that you handled "all that and then some!" in the well poised and awesome way you have and done honey, mmmmhmmm! You go girl! Because He lives, WE can and will face each day with love, mercy, and grace abounding! Wy, It's days like these I wish I could reach into this phone screen and pull you through it so I could give you the biggest hug God would allow me to give you! You're not alone and You are so loved honey bunches!! I wish I could talk to you on the phone Wy. I can't travel far without being in such pain when I try to,I can't drive anymore, I can't be with the man I love without being in severe pain, gosh, I could write a book on all I'm dealing with and feeling! Mr.Kessler, love, hugs and prayers for you as well! I'm so sorry for your loss. Wy, you look so beautiful! I just love that hat you're wearing! So cute!! I pray that His love, peace, mercy, and grace will be with you and ALL here during this Christmas season and daily continue to carry you through the New Year coming! God bless!! 🙏🙏💖💖🤗🤗🎄🎄🌟🌟
I will be seeing you on Jan 29th - I wish I could go back stage and give you a hug - I lost my mom 40 years ago and I still miss her as much now as I did then - but I feel her also
I saw her in the 29th too. I am so sorry for your loss. 💕💕 I lost 2 sisters 42 years ago too. Time goes on but the grief never goes away. Love to you
@@RML1946 I think the grief goes away - for me I think about her often, talk to her like she's here and honestly I believe she is...the missing them physically sure never goes away...
Thank you Jesus for letting me see this today!! Wynona, you're doing a great thing 💛💚💙💖
Wynonna is a gorgeous woman and my favorite. Huge fan. God bless her always! RIP Naomi 🙏🏻🙏🏻
This is a beautiful video. I live in a family that you can’t talk about this. We didn’t talk about Mom once and she was just layed to rest a week ago. I don’t have trouble with crying but somehow my kids inherited their fathers grieving style. One child said I talk too much about dying. So I don’t even have the comfort of family around me because they just want to “not talk about it”! Hugs to to Wynonna.
I needed to hear this so much. I am struggling with the loss of my love one. Thank you
Oh my heart hurts for you Wynonna, you are doing great. When I heard the phrase, "Dark night of your soul," immediately I thought that would be a great song to write. Hmmmmm.....love you, you are strong, amazing, and a great example to others who are struggling.
I couldn't put up any Christmas decorations for 7 years , after the death of my son. I tried, but the joy was gone. After the seventh year, the joy started to come back, and I celebrated his birthday and the holidays again. I am so glad!
My mom died in 2011 and my brother killed himself 9 weeks later . So hard losing my mom and I will say it does gets easier, but you never get over missing them. Even this year on mothers day I just cried and cried. Losing your parents is the hardest thing you ever experienced
She is more beautiful than I have ever seen her! I wish her everything wonderful in the years to come!
Wow Wynona hasn't looked more like her Mother than in this video, in looks and maneurisms. Does anyone else see it?
8:07 am I would just like to say Thank You, Wynonna. Bless you for being transparent and allowing us to see what you’re going through. I know your honesty speaks to others who are experiencing the pain of grief. Loss is part of life and David is right, grief and trauma needs connection with others in order to heal. May you find/draw peace and comfort in the helping of others. ❤️🌹🙏🏻
Wy, Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for this Big share!!!! Most of us will liveong enough to grieve a loved one. My deep core grief was daily for 7 years...he's been gone 20 years this month, the hole never heals But you Do find joy again...i did not deny my grief I went in head first and I'm glad I did..it is the Strong that can grieve hard. You are a blessing Wynonna and your mom is an angel of yours now...
Forgiveness may come later, but you are doing so well by talking about your pain!! Talk about it to anyone who'll listen. Love ❤️ you girl. Love from Tampa
I was stuck in adrenaline and trying to please what others needed or thought. My son was duel diagnosed with bipolar disorder and suffering terribly since early adulthood until 38 years old. Hug those you love twice each day. It matters.
Thank you so much for this. I pray that Miss Winona and Miss Ashley feel enveloped with love and warmth forever even through the toughest moments. I hope they both feel the love of their fans and know that we really are thinking of them and are concerned about them. Blessings to them. Barbara in Spain, Europe.🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Wynonna, I promise I will never forget. 🤍
You are in my thoughts and prayers Wynonna, you are so loved by so many, and I love you. I come to realize when I lost my Twin sister and my baby sister in 2019, you never get over it, you just get through it, by the grace of God. Grief is a part of love. Love you Wy. God Bless
#WynonnaJudd
Being raised Pentecostal Pastor’s DGHTR,
I completely understand the stigma attached to suicidal death.
BUT!
We all now that your Momma loved God, & desperately tried to live her life for Him.
HE KNOWS her ❤.
My Mom, Sister & Daughter had mental illness.
My Mom tried to ...2x.
She wasn’t in her right mind.
Medication affects them more than we realize.
I have zero doubt that Naomi is singing in the Heavenly choir.
When people are molested as a child, they feel unworthy & unloved their whole life, unless delivered by God.
We love you so very much.
Your church family will welcome you with open arms.
❤❤❤