Podcasts about daily nugget

"Grief truth: We keep going, together."Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---This month, we've walked through thirty-one days of truths about grief — the ones that don't fit on sympathy cards or in quick conversations, but live in the marrow of our lives.We've talked about love and loss, about how grief changes but never disappears, about how we carry them forward even as we learn to carry ourselves. If you've listened each day, you've done more than hear my words — you've shown up for your grief, for your heart, and for the love that still lives inside you. That matters. "Grief truth: We keep going, together."

 "Grief will always be part of your story." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me --- It will not always be the main chapter—but it will always be written into the pages.  "Grief will always be part of your story." Grief is not something you “finish” and leave behind. It becomes part of your life's landscape—woven into the way you see, feel, and love. With time, it may take up less space in your daily thoughts, but it will remain in the undercurrent, shaping who you are and how you move through the world. This isn't a curse. It's a reflection of the love you carry. You may find, over the years, that grief's presence becomes gentler, less sharp—but it will still speak to you in quiet moments, reminding you of the bond that cannot be broken. Your story is not only about loss—but loss is one of its threads. And that thread is woven from love. Breathe deeply. You are allowed to set down the weight, even for just a moment. What you know in your bones is unshakable. The journey you're on is sacred, even when it feels lonely. I'll meet you here again in OCTOBER for another go around of Daily Nuggets-- Until then, keep going. And remember, you are not alone--Talk SoonSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "Some days, survival is enough." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---Not every day will be a day of breakthroughs or big steps forward. Some days, breathing is the accomplishment. "Some days, survival is enough." Grief takes energy—more than most people realize. There will be days when your body and mind have nothing left for anything beyond the basics. And that's okay. You don't have to live every day as a monument to progress. Some days are for simply existing. For staying hydrated, for making it to the end of the day, for resting your head on the pillow knowing you did what you could. These days are not failures. They are part of the rhythm of healing—a rhythm that allows space for stillness as much as for movement. You are still here. You are still loving them. And on the hardest days, that is more than enough. Breathe deeply. You are allowed to set down the weight, even for just a moment. What you know in your bones is unshakable. The journey you're on is sacred, even when it feels lonely. I'll meet you here again tomorrow. Until then, keep going. Talk SoonSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "You can love them and love your life." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me --- At first, it may feel impossible—like joy would be a betrayal. But love is not a limited resource.  "You can love them and love your life." Loving your life now doesn't mean loving them any less. In fact, it can be a way of honoring them—by living fully in the time you have, just as they would have wanted for you. Your love for them will always be part of you. Nothing in this world can dilute it. You can laugh, plan, dream, and still hold space for your grief. They can coexist. Sometimes joy will feel strange in grief's shadow—but in time, it will feel more like sunlight breaking through. You're not choosing between them and a future you can embrace. You're carrying both, in the same heart, as part of the same love.Take this breath. It's yours to soften into. The love you hold is real, and the path you walk is honored. No one else can live this story the way you do. I'll return tomorrow to walk with you again. Talk SoonSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "There will be days you feel closer to them." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---Grief is not a decline in connection to our loved one. Some days, they feel so near you could almost reach out and touch them.  "There will be days you feel closer to them." It might happen on a walk, when the wind shifts just right. Or in the middle of a song, when the lyrics brush against a memory. These moments can be both beautiful and bittersweet—reminding you of what's gone while also assuring you that love hasn't vanished. Some days, the veil between your worlds feels thinner, and their presence wraps around you like a warm blanket. Don't rush through those moments. Let them linger. Let yourself feel them, without needing to explain or diminish their magic. These flashes of closeness are reminders: love is not bound by time, distance, or even death. Pause here. This moment belongs to you, and you don't have to rush it. The truths you carry are yours to keep. The steps you take are yours alone. I'll be back with you tomorrow. Until then, Talk SoonSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________

"Grief will teach you who your people are."Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me --- Loss has a way of clarifying relationships in ways nothing else can. "Grief will teach you who your people are."Some people will step closer, willing to sit with you in the silence, hold space for your tears, and ask nothing in return. Others will drift away, uncomfortable with your pain or unable to face their own fears. This can be painful—sometimes more than you expect. But it also clears a path for deeper, truer connections to grow. The people who stay, who don't flinch when your grief shows its rawest edges—those are the ones you can trust with your heart. And sometimes, grief introduces you to people you've never met before, but who understand you in ways that feel like coming home. In grief, your circle may grow smaller—but it will also grow stronger. Those who remain are the ones who truly see youThis moment is yours, and you are allowed to rest in it.You carry truths that no one can take from you.You are walking a path only you can know.I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

"Healing doesn't mean forgetting."Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---Some fear that moving forward will erase the person they love. But healing and forgetting are not the same thing."Healing doesn't mean forgetting."Healing is about learning how to carry their absence without it crushing you. It's about weaving them into your days in ways that feel gentle instead of jagged. You will still have moments where the ache is sharp—but over time, you'll also have more moments where love leads instead of pain.Your memories don't fade because you heal. In fact, healing often makes space for more of them to surface—because you have the capacity to hold them without breaking.They are not slipping away from you. Healing is simply building a life where you can meet them in memory without being destroyed by the missing.Your love remains. Your bond remains. Healing is the proof—not the erasure—of their place in your life.Breathe deeply. You are allowed to set down the weight, even for just a moment. What you know in your bones is unshakable. The journey you're on is sacred, even when it feels lonely. I'll meet you here again tomorrow. Until then, keep going.Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "It's normal to miss who you were before." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---Loss doesn't just take the person you love—it reshapes you. "It's normal to miss who you were before." You may look back at the version of yourself who laughed more easily, dreamed more freely, or moved through the world without the shadow of grief.It's okay to mourn that version of you.Grief changes the architecture of your life and your identity. That doesn't mean the person you are now is “less.” It means you have been carved out and remade by something profound. In time, you may find new strength, deeper compassion, or a different kind of joy—but it's still okay to long for the innocence and lightness you once carried.Both grief and gratitude can exist for who you were and who you are becoming.Missing your old self is part of missing them. Both are threads in the same tapestry of love and loss. Take this breath. It's yours to soften into. The love you hold is real, and the path you walk is honored. No one else can live this story the way you do. I'll return tomorrow to walk with you again. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

"You don't have to explain your grief."Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---Not everyone will understand. And honestly? Not everyone needs to."You don't have to explain your grief."Grief is intimate. It lives in the small moments, the private memories, the quiet aches only you can fully feel.You don't owe anyone a map of that landscape. You don't have to justify why today feels harder than yesterday, or why a certain song brings you to your knees.Some people will get it without words. Others won't—and that's okay.Your grief is not a debate to be won or a performance to be evaluated. It is yours to honor, in the way that feels right to you, without explanation.You are allowed to carry your grief quietly. It's not your job to make it legible to the world—it's your job to tend to your own heart. Pause here. This moment belongs to you, and you don't have to rush it. The truths you carry are yours to keep. The steps you take are yours alone. I'll be back with you tomorrow. Until then, rest easy. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

"Grief can change your definition of strength."Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---Before loss, strength might have looked like pushing through, holding it all together, or never letting anyone see you cry. After loss, strength often has a different face. "Grief can change your definition of strength."Grief strips away the illusions we once had about what it means to be “strong.”It teaches us that real strength is showing up when our heart feels heavy, letting the tears fall instead of swallowing them down, and asking for help when we can't carry the weight alone.Strength is choosing to keep living—not because it's easy, but because love calls us to.It's not about appearing unshaken; it's about moving through the shaking and still finding a way to take the next breath.You may not see your strength in the mirror, but it's in the quiet choices you make every day to keep going.Your strength is not measured by how little you hurt. It's measured by how deeply you love, even when it hurts the most.This moment is yours, and you are allowed to rest in it.You carry truths that no one can take from you.You are walking a path only you can know.I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "Grief is the price of love." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---If we never loved deeply, we'd never hurt this much. "Grief is the price of love." Grief is not a punishment. It's the echo of the love that filled your life—and the love that still lives inside you.The ache you feel is proof that what you had was real, beautiful, and worth every moment.If the price of that love is this grief, it's a price we pay willingly—because to have lived without it would have been an even greater loss.We can't separate love and grief. They are two sides of the same coin, and both are sacred. Let your grief remind you: you loved deeply, and that love will always be yours. Breathe deeply. You are allowed to set down the weight, even for just a moment. What you know in your bones is unshakable. The journey you're on is sacred, even when it feels lonely. I'll meet you here again tomorrow. Until then, keep going. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "There is no 'getting over' grief." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me --- We've all heard it: “You'll get over it.” As if loss is something we recover from, like a cold. "There is no 'getting over' grief." But grief is not an obstacle you climb and leave behind. It's not a wound that disappears without a scar.It becomes part of you—woven into the way you see the world, the way you love, the way you move through your days.Over time, you might laugh more, cry less, feel a little lighter. But you're not “over it.” You're carrying it differently. You're integrating it into a life that's been permanently changed.The truth is, we don't get over grief—we grow around it.Don't let anyone convince you that healing means forgetting. It means learning to live fully with your love and your loss side by side. Take this breath. It's yours to soften into. The love you hold is real, and the path you walk is honored. No one else can live this story the way you do. I'll return tomorrow to walk with you again. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "Memories are a form of connection." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---We sometimes fear that talking about them will hurt too much—or that others will grow tired of hearing their name. But memories are not just reminders of what we've lost. They're threads that keep the connection alive. "Memories are a form of connection." Every story you tell, every mental picture you replay, every detail you hold close—it's all a way of keeping them with you. Memories can bring tears, yes. But they can also bring comfort, laughter, even a deep sense of gratitude for the moments you were given. They remind us that the relationship didn't end when their life did. Love doesn't vanish; it just shifts into new forms—and memory is one of the most powerful of those forms.So speak their name. Share their stories. Every time you do, you keep the bond alive. Pause here. This moment belongs to you, and you don't have to rush it. The truths you carry are yours to keep. The steps you take are yours alone. I'll be back with you tomorrow. Until then, rest easy. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "It's okay to not be okay." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---There's a strange pressure after loss to present yourself as “fine,” as though grief is something that should be quickly packaged and hidden away.  "It's okay to not be okay." But pretending you're okay doesn't make the pain disappear—it just pushes it deeper, where it festers.Sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is admit, “I'm not okay right now.” It's not weakness. It's honesty. And honesty is what opens the door to real support.When we give ourselves permission to not be okay, we give others a chance to meet us where we are. We also give ourselves the compassion we need to heal in our own time.Grief is not a problem to be fixed—it's a wound to be tended. And tending takes truth.If today isn't okay, let that be enough. You're still allowed to rest, breathe, and hope that tomorrow will feel even a little lighter.This moment is yours, and you are allowed to rest in it.You carry truths that no one can take from you.You are walking a path only you can know.I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

"Your pace is the right pace."Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---We live in a world that measures progress in milestones, deadlines, and “shoulds.” But grief doesn't fit neatly into any of those boxes. "Your pace is the right pace."Some people will think you're “moving too slow.” Others will think you're “doing too well” too soon. The truth? None of them live in your body or carry your loss.Your grief moves at the pace it needs. Sometimes that's two steps forward and one step back. Sometimes it's sitting in place for weeks until you can catch your breath.There is no finish line, no expiration date, no universal speed limit for healing. You are allowed to take as much time as you need—and to pick up the pace only when you decide it's right. You don't need anyone else's permission to take your time. The pace that lets you breathe is the right pace for you.Let's take another breath.Let this moment be enough.Keep what serves you, leave the rest I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "Joy and grief can live in the same heart." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---For a long time, I thought joy would be a betrayal—that if I laughed or felt lightness, it meant I'd somehow let go of the person I lost.  "Joy and grief can live in the same heart." What I've learned is that grief and joy are not enemies—they're companions. Joy is not the absence of grief; it's the reminder that love still lives here.When we give ourselves permission to feel joy again, we're not moving on—we're moving with. We're letting our love for them expand into the moments they can no longer experience. Sometimes joy is a big, loud burst of laughter. Sometimes it's quiet—a sunrise, a song, the warmth of someone's hand in yours. And sometimes it's bittersweet, joy and sorrow woven so tightly you can't tell them apart. Both are welcome. Both are human. Both are part of love. When joy shows up, let it in. It's not replacing your grief—it's reminding you that your heart is still capable of holding beauty alongside the pain.Let's take another breath.Let this moment be enough.Keep what serves you, leave the rest I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "You are not weak for grieving." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---Some people mistake tears for fragility, or heartbreak for collapse. But grief has a way of showing us that real strength often looks nothing like what we thought it would. "You are not weak for grieving."  It takes unimaginable strength to get out of bed when the weight of loss is pressing you into the mattress. It takes courage to speak your loved one's name when it catches in your throat. It takes grit to face birthdays, holidays, and ordinary Tuesdays without them.Strength isn't about smiling when you want to cry, or staying “positive” when the ache is overwhelming. True strength is continuing to live when a part of your heart is gone.If anyone has told you to “be strong,” I want you to know this—you already are. Every breath you take in the shadow of your loss is proof of that.Don't measure your strength by how well you hide your pain. Measure it by how you keep going in spite of it.Now, take another breath.Let this moment be enough.Keep what serves you, leave the rest I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

Title: The Shield of Faith Scripture Reading: “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” — Ephesians 6:16Paul calls this essential piece of armor “the shield of faith.” Faith is our absolute confidence in God—His power, His promises, and His presence. 

 "Grief changes, but it never disappears." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---In the early days, grief can feel like it's everywhere—heavy in your chest, clouding your mind, weighing down every breath. But as time passes, it shifts. The edges soften, the waves become less constant… yet it's still there."Grief changes, but it never disappears." I've learned that this change isn't about grief leaving—it's about us changing in relationship to it. At first, it knocks us flat without warning. Over time, we find our footing. We still feel the pull of the tide, but we know where the rocks are, where the shallows give us a break, and how to keep our head above water when it rises suddenly. Grief becomes part of the terrain we live in—not the only feature, but one that shapes our days. It may surprise us sometimes with its depth or strength, but it also teaches us resilience. And the truth is, I wouldn't want it to disappear completely. Because if it did, so would the reminder of just how deeply I loved.If your grief looks different now than it did before, it's not a sign you're “over it.” It's a sign you've been learning to live alongside it—and that's its own kind of strength.Now, take another breath.Let this moment be enough.Keep what serves you, leave the rest I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "Grief is love finding new ways to flow." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Let's lean in At first, it might feel like the love you carry has nowhere to go. But over time, you realize—it's not gone. It's simply seeking a new path.  "Grief is love finding new ways to flow." Grief can feel like a dam—holding back the flood of love you still carry for them. But love is persistent. It finds cracks, trickles, streams, and eventually, whole rivers through which it can move again.Sometimes it pours into the stories you tell, the causes you support, or the way you show up for others. Sometimes it flows quietly into the small rituals you keep—lighting a candle, wearing their favorite color, whispering their name when no one else is around.This love is not lost. It's transforming, adapting, and weaving itself into the life you are still living.You don't have to force it to find a direction. Just notice where it's asking to go—and trust yourself to follow. Now, take another breath. Let this moment be enough. Carry the piece that speaks to you. You're not alone in this remembering. I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" is support central. NEW July 30, 2025 ---> FIND the $9 Lighthouse Community for Moms Here!! Resources for ALL --> Find Here One-on-One Grief Coaching for Moms after suicide loss ---> Find HereIf you, or someone you know, is struggling ww suicidal thoughts, reach out:CALL 988 in the US or Canada OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA & Canada

"Healing is not the same as forgetting."Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Let's lean inSome people think moving forward means leaving the past behind.But grief teaches us otherwise.Healing is not the same as forgetting.Healing isn't about erasing the person we lost or softening their memory until it no longer stings. It's about carrying them with us in a way that lets us breathe without breaking apart every time. I've learned that forgetting was never the goal — love doesn't ask that of us. Instead, healing asks us to weave the person into who we are now, so their presence is threaded into every chapter that follows. They're not gone from the story — they've simply changed chapters with us. Now, take another breath. Let this moment be enough. Carry the piece that speaks to you. You're not alone in this remembering. I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" is support central. NEW July 30, 2025 ---> FIND the $9 Lighthouse Community for Moms Here!! Resources for ALL --> Find Here One-on-One Grief Coaching for Moms after suicide loss ---> Find HereIf you, or someone you know, is struggling ww suicidal thoughts, reach out:CALL 988 in the US or Canada OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA & Canada

"Grief does not follow a straight line."Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Let's lean inIf you've ever felt like you're “doing grief wrong,” you're not."Grief does not follow a straight line."The path is messy. It loops back on itself. It sends you down side roads you didn't even know existed. Just when you think you're “moving forward,” something takes you right back to day one. But here's the truth — that's not failure. That's grief doing what grief does.This isn't a race, and it isn't something you graduate from. It's a living, breathing part of you now, one that changes shape as you do. Some days you'll feel strong and certain. Others will knock you flat. And that's okay. You're not meant to follow a straight line — you're meant to follow your heart through the twists and turns, and trust that it knows the way, even when you can't see the map. Now, take another breath. Let this moment be enough. Carry the piece that speaks to you. You're not alone in this remembering. I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" is support central. NEW July 30, 2025 ---> FIND the $9 Lighthouse Community for Moms Here!! Resources for ALL --> Find Here One-on-One Grief Coaching for Moms after suicide loss ---> Find HereIf you, or someone you know, is struggling ww suicidal thoughts, reach out:CALL 988 in the US or Canada OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA & Canada

 “Silence can be a sacred companion.” Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Let's begin. Before we start, plant your feet and notice how the ground holds you. Even now, you are supported.Silence can be a sacred companion.One of grief's quiet tricks is convincing us we're fragile — like one more loss, one more memory, might make us shatter. But look at you. You've been walking this uneven, unmarked path for longer than you thought possible. Your steps may be wobbly, your pace uncertain, but you have learned how to keep moving through landscapes you never wanted to see. And maybe that's the truth worth holding today: you are already doing what once felt impossible. That is not just survival — that's strength, even if it doesn't feel like it. Now, take another breath. Let this moment be enough. Carry the piece that speaks to you. You're not alone in this remembering. I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" is support central. NEW July 30, 2025 ---> FIND the $9 Lighthouse Community for Moms Here!! Resources for ALL --> Find Here One-on-One Grief Coaching for Moms after suicide loss ---> Find HereIf you, or someone you know, is struggling ww suicidal thoughts, reach out:CALL 988 in the US or Canada OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA & Canada

“This loss rewrites your story.”Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let's begin.Let's take a breath together. Let yourself arrive. Sometimes we don't need answers — just something true to hold. Here's today's grief truth.This loss rewrites your story.You had a story — a vision for how things would go.Then loss ripped the page in half.But the story didn't end there.You're still writing it, even now — breath by breath, memory by memory.It's okay to mourn the old version. That version mattered.But so does the version that's here now, holding the pen with trembling hands and a heart that still beats with love.Every loss doesn't erase your life; it reshapes it.The new chapters may be harder… but they can still hold meaning, love, and even beauty.This part of your story is still yours to tell — and you're doing it bravely. Now, take another breath. Let this moment be enough. Carry the piece that speaks to you. You're not alone in this remembering. I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" is support central. NEW July 30, 2025 ---> FIND the $9 Lighthouse Community for Moms Here!! Resources for ALL --> Find Here One-on-One Grief Coaching for Moms after suicide loss ---> Find HereIf you, or someone you know, is struggling ww suicidal thoughts, reach out:CALL 988 in the US or Canada OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA & Canada

“Grief teaches you who you are beneath the pain.” Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let's begin. Take a breath. Let yourself arrive. Sometimes we don't need answers — just something true to hold. Here's today's grief truth.Grief teaches you who you are beneath the painBefore this loss, I thought I knew who I was. But grief came in and unraveled everything I thought I understood. It stripped me down — not to destroy me, but to show me who I am without the mask. Grief doesn't just change us — it reveals us. It shows us the raw, resilient, cracked-open soul beneath the surface. You're not who you were — but that doesn't mean you're lost. It means you're becoming. So, let's take a breath. Let this moment be enough. Carry the piece that speaks to you. You're not alone in this remembering. I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon.Support the show__________________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" is support central. NEW July 30, 2025 ---> FIND the $9 Lighthouse Community for Moms Here!! Resources for ALL --> Find Here One-on-One Grief Coaching for Moms after suicide loss ---> Find HereIf you, or someone you know, is struggling ww suicidal thoughts, reach out:CALL 988 in the US or Canada OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA & Canada

“Some days are sacred, no matter how much time has passed.”Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let's begin.Take a breath. Or Two - or three. Let yourself arrive. Sometimes we don't need answers — just something true to hold. Here's today's grief truth.Some days are sacred, no matter how much time has passed. For me- today is one of those days. Nine years ago today, my son Alex died. And no matter how much time passes… this day still stops me. The air feels different. The grief shifts — not heavier, but deeper. Like an underground river I've learned to navigate. This isn't just a date on a calendar. It's a sacred marker. A heart-shaped scar that reminds me he was here. That he is here. Some days are like that. For all of us. Days where time folds in on itself, and we're right back in the moment when the world changed. Today, I miss Alex. AND today I honor Alex. His laughter. His spunk. His love. The way he changed me, and the way he still guides me. His life & legacy. If today is sacred for you too — for any reason — know that you're allowed to feel it fully. And if today isn't one of those days, all of this applies to your days... remember, You don't have to explain your grief to anyone. You just have to keep loving. Keep remembering. Keep breathing. Some days are sacred. And so is your story. Let's a take another breath together. Let the truth settle where it needs to. You don't have to carry everything — just what feels true today. You're not lost — you're walking with your truth. I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon.Support the show__________________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" is support central. NEW July 30, 2025 ---> FIND the $9 Lighthouse Community for Moms Here!! Resources for ALL --> Find Here One-on-One Grief Coaching for Moms after suicide loss ---> Find HereIf you, or someone you know, is struggling ww suicidal thoughts, reach out:CALL 988 in the US or Canada OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA & Canada

“Memories hurt — and they can also heal.” Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let's begin. I invite you to take a breath -- or two. Let yourself arrive. Sometimes we don't need answers — just something true to hold. Here's today's grief truth.Memories hurt — and they can also heal.There was a time I couldn't say his name without crying. A time when memories cut sharper than glass.But slowly — almost imperceptibly — some of those memories softened. I started to smile when I said his name. I started to need those stories, those flashes of him, like medicine. Memories hurt because they hold what we've lost. But they also heal — because they keep that love alive. Let yourself remember. Even when it stings. Let it crack you open. That's where the light gets in. Take another breath. Let the truth settle where it needs to. You don't have to carry everything — just what feels true today. You're not lost — you're walking with your truth. I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. - MelissaSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" is support central. NEW July 30, 2025 ---> FIND the $9 Lighthouse Community for Moms Here!! Resources for ALL --> Find Here One-on-One Grief Coaching for Moms after suicide loss ---> Find HereIf you, or someone you know, is struggling ww suicidal thoughts, reach out:CALL 988 in the US or Canada OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA & Canada

Today's Grief Truth - “Some days are lighter. Some days are heavy — and that's okay.” Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Take a breath. Let yourself arrive. Sometimes we don't need answers — just something true to hold. Here's today's grief truth.Yes, some days are lighter. Some days are heavy — and that's okay.There are days when your chest feels less tight. When the world feels a little brighter. And then there are days where breathing feels like work. Both are part of the journey.Grief doesn't move by calendar or clock. It doesn't care about what you should feel today. It arrives on its own terms. Your job isn't to chase the light or escape the dark — your job is to honor what is. Whether you're standing in sunshine or shadow today, you are still walking forward. And that is enough. Take a breath. Let the truth settle where it needs to. You don't have to carry everything — just what feels true today. You're not lost — you're walking with your truth. I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon.Support the show__________________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" is support central. NEW July 30, 2025 ---> FIND the $9 Lighthouse Community for Moms Here!! Resources for ALL --> Find Here One-on-One Grief Coaching for Moms after suicide loss ---> Find HereIf you, or someone you know, is struggling ww suicidal thoughts, reach out:CALL 988 in the US or Canada OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA & Canada

GENUINE OBEDIENCE!Matthew 7:21–23 In this passage, Jesus issues a sobering reminder that mere words and outward displays of religious fervor are not enough to secure a place in the kingdom of heaven. He emphasizes the importance of true obedience to the will of the Father.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into Romans 8:22–27 and the incredible truth that we are never alone in our pain. Scripture tells us that all creation is groaning, longing for redemption—and we groan too. But we're not groaning in vain. The Holy Spirit Himself enters into our suffering, joining us in our weakness and interceding on our behalf. When words fail and all we can offer is a groan, the Spirit carries our pain to the Father, praying with “groanings too deep for words.” This isn't distant comfort—it's deeply personal. God is not only aware of our suffering; He's with us in it, actively ministering to us, reminding us that our pain matters to Him.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike shares the conclusion from his book, The Greatest Treasure: The Life-Changing Riches of God's Seven Attributes. After exploring God's love, holiness, wisdom, justice, mercy, faithfulness, and sovereignty, this final section ties it all together. It's a powerful summary and a personal invitation to treasure God more deeply. Whether you've read the book or not, this episode will encourage you to reflect on the beauty and greatness of who God is—and how life-changing it is to know Him.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike shares the full Introduction to his new book, The Greatest Treasure: The Life-Changing Riches of God's Seven Attributes. This opening chapter lays the foundation for the journey ahead—helping us rediscover who God really is and why knowing Him is the greatest treasure we could ever find. Whether you've already started the book or are just tuning in, this episode is a perfect starting point.

Today on the Daily Nugget, in honor of the official release of The Greatest Treasure, Mike shares another powerful section from the book—“The Wisest Person in History.” This episode focuses on Jesus as the embodiment of wisdom—not just a teacher of wisdom, but Wisdom personified. Discover how Jesus perfectly lived out God's wisdom and invites us to walk in it as well. There's no better way to mark release day than to fix our eyes on the One who is the Treasure Himself.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into the incredible reality of our adoption into God's family, as described in Romans 8. Building on our recent study, he shares a powerful reading from The Greatest Treasure—the chapter titled “The Grace of Adoption.” Discover how God's grace not only saves us but welcomes us in as His beloved children, giving us a new identity, security, and inheritance. This is more than theology—it's the heart of the gospel.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into Romans 8:18–25 and reflects on the brokenness we see all around us. From natural disasters to personal suffering, the world often feels like it's unraveling—but the Bible tells us it's all part of a deeper story. Creation itself is groaning, pointing us to the reality that God has something far greater in store. Our present struggles remind us that a future glory is coming—one that will make today's pain seem light by comparison. Hope is not lost. Redemption is on the way.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 8:14–17 and the incredible truth that we are not just saved—we are heirs. I focus on the inheritance part of the gospel, reminding us that while we live in the “now,” the “not yet” is coming, and it's more glorious than we can imagine. Earthly inheritances come with grief and loss—but our heavenly inheritance will come without loss, without separation, and with the joy of being fully united with our Father forever. It's a hope worth clinging to.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the incredible truth that our sovereign God is faithful to His promises. In a world full of broken commitments and shifting circumstances, it's easy to become skeptical or discouraged. But God's promises never fail. From Abraham to Jesus to your life today, He has always fulfilled what He has spoken. Mike reminds us that trusting in God's sovereignty isn't blind optimism—it's anchoring our lives in the reliability of His character. Whether you're waiting for a breakthrough, carrying a burden, or just wondering if God sees you, this episode will renew your confidence that He does—and He always keeps His word.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 8:12–17 and the incredible gift of adoption into God's family. He contrasts the deep insecurity and longing of spiritual orphans—those who don't know where they belong—with the confidence and identity we receive as God's adopted children. When the Spirit testifies that we are His, we no longer have to strive to earn a place—we already belong. We are not slaves, not orphans—we are sons and daughters of the King.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on the word "realm" in Romans 8:9. When we have the Spirit, we've moved into a new home. Using the image of two houses in the same neighborhood, Mike reminds us that we now live in the Spirit's house—we might visit the old one (the flesh), but it's no longer our home. Our identity is now shaped by where we truly belong.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Romans 8:9–11 and the incredible reality that God's Spirit dwells in us. He highlights how this may be the greatest blessing of all—not just that we are forgiven or promised heaven, but that God Himself lives within us. Mike also emphasizes the powerful statement that “we belong”—a truth that speaks to our identity, our security, and the deep connection we have with God through the Spirit.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 8:5–8, where Paul draws a clear line between living according to the flesh and living according to the Spirit. Our default setting is the flesh—a mindset driven by self, pride, and sin. But when we belong to Christ, we're called into a new way of life, governed by the Spirit. Mike reminds us that cultivating this Spirit-filled life takes intentionality and effort. It's not automatic, and it's not easy. But the reward is life and peace, whereas the flesh only brings death and hostility toward God. A powerful reminder that spiritual formation requires focus, discipline, and daily surrender.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike shares from The Greatest Treasure, focusing on God's goodness as our perfect Father. Drawing from Romans 8:1–4 and Chapter 4 of his book, Mike reflects on how God, like a loving and capable dad, provides all we need—not just for survival, but for joy, peace, and spiritual growth. Just as a condemned building is no longer useful, we too were once without purpose, condemned by sin. But now, through Christ, we've been made new—secure, beloved, and supplied with everything necessary for life and godliness. This episode offers both deep reassurance and a call to trust in God's daily provision.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike explores Romans 8:1–4 and the powerful truth that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Mike unpacks what it really means to be condemned by God—not just feeling guilty, but being declared unusable, like a condemned building. He also addresses the eternal weight of condemnation in hell and the incredible hope we have through Jesus, who delivers us from that sentence forever.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike walks through Romans 7:21–25, wrapping up his look at the inner battle every believer faces. We are new creations who genuinely love God's law and long to walk in His ways—but there's still a part of us that rebels, pulling us toward sin. Mike reminds us of the daily grace and ultimate rescue found in Jesus, who delivers us now and will one day deliver us fully.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike circles back to Romans 7:14–18, focusing this time on the Apostle Paul's identity. Mike explores how Paul sees himself—not as a wretch—but as a saint made righteous through Christ. Evil, though still present, is portrayed as a foreign intruder, disrupting the new life Paul has in Jesus. This perspective offers hope and clarity for believers wrestling with sin while clinging to their true identity in Christ.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 7:14–18 and the deep, personal struggle that every believer faces—the battle within. Though we desire to follow God's ways, we often find ourselves falling short, doing the very things we hate. The Christian life isn't about perfection, but about engaging in this ongoing spiritual fight. Be encouraged: the struggle itself is a sign of life and evidence of God at work in you.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 7:13–14 and explores how God's law exposes the true depth of our sin. Far from being the problem, the law reveals just how sinful sin really is. As Mike shares, the more we see the holiness of God's commands, the more we realize our need for a Savior. This episode is a sobering yet hope-filled reminder that while the law shows us our condition, only grace can bring the cure.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into Romans 7:7–12 and highlights just how deep our sin really runs. We are so sinful that even God's law—which is good, righteous, and holy—exposes and stirs up our rebellion. The very standard that reflects everything we want to be actually draws us to violate it. It's not because the law is bad, but because sin in us is that deceptive, that corrupt, and that strong. This passage reminds us how desperately we need grace—not just for forgiveness, but for transformation.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike shares a section from Chapter 1 of The Greatest Treasure on God's strong love that affirms us—not by approving of everything we do, but by calling us into who we're meant to be. He unpacks the important difference between acceptance and affirmation, reminding us that while we are called to accept everyone as image-bearers of God, we are not called to affirm every behavior. Just as God's love accepts us fully yet lovingly challenges us, true love embraces people without compromising the truth.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into Romans 7:4-6 and reminds us that we have died to the law so we can belong to Christ and bear fruit for God. He explains how, apart from the Spirit, we naturally produce either plastic fruit—fake and performative—or rotten fruit—sinful and destructive. But through the Spirit, we can bear real, life-giving fruit that reflects the character of Christ. It's not about trying harder; it's about abiding deeper.