Today's episode is a little different. Instead of birth prep or postpartum recovery, we're pausing to remember September 11th — and honoring the one-year mark of Charlie Kirk's death along the way. We sit with grief honestly, lean on Scripture for comfort without skipping past the hard parts, and hold space for the families still carrying loss from both. Grab a candle, join me in a moment of remembrance, and let's walk through this one together.

In this episode:

🕯A personal tradition: lighting a candle from 8:46–10:03 AM in memory of 9/11

🕯A brief tribute to Charlie Kirk's Christian faith and legacy, one year after his death

🕯Reflecting on 25 years since 9/11 through a doula's lens on life and loss

🕯Psalm 46:1 — God as our refuge in real catastrophe

🕯Psalm 34:18 — nearness to the brokenhearted

🕯Matthew 5:44 — loving enemies without excusing evil

🕯A caution on how Psalm 46:10 is often misapplied

🕯A closing quote from President George W. Bush, November 2001

🕯A short closing prayer for all who are grieving today

Scripture Referenced:

Psalm 46:1 (ESV/NIV)

Psalm 34:18 (ESV/NIV)

Matthew 5:44 (ESV)

Psalm 46:10 (ESV/NIV) — context note

Quote Referenced:

Charlie Kirk, June 2025 interview: "I want to be remembered for courage for my faith."

President George W. Bush, remarks on September 11th, November 2001

A note on this episode: This is a remembrance episode outside our usual content rhythm — no Doula Insight segment this week. We'll be back next Tuesday with our regular content.

Take my hand mama, let's do this together.

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