Maria Menounos’s 1st Time Opening Up After Mom’s Passing; Talks Caretaking & Her Grieving Process

Our fearless leader Maria returns to open up about her mother Litsa's passing for the first time. In this emotional episode, we learn about Maria’s journey of caregiving, grief and self-growth. Maria discusses her own health issues as well as her intervention from none other than Heal Squad friend, Gabby Bernstein.
Like many caregivers, Maria not only tirelessly grinded day and night to make Litsa as comfortable as possible, but also never slowed down her work schedule, leading to health issues of her own. Only recently did she have the life-changing revelation that she was a gas tank running on empty. So, under the strict instruction of her friend Gabby Bernstein, Maria shares the importance of taking mental health breaks, standing your ground when working with other caretakers, accepting God's plans, coming to peace with death, and understanding that there is no right way to mourn. Maria opens up about trusting your instincts, even when medical professionals tell you otherwise. Maria also shares a lesson that brought her immense peace: the soul is eternal and ever-present and therefore, even those who have passed will always be with you. Maria discusses her gratitude to this show's audience for standing by her and the show as well as what the future may hold.
Whether you have lost a loved one, are losing one, or just want to be there one day someone you love does fall terminally ill, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
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[@colleenwinters8515]

I to lost my mom....my mother was the most wonderful kind beautiful soul a girl could ever be blessed with...💘 We were both very blessed to have such extraordinary moms.. 🌹 Please Remember this... It's Never Good Bye It's till we meet again.⚘ May God bless you and your family 🙏🏼💖⚘💐 Colleen

[@Ilostmyfob]

❤

[@charlenewilliams5519]

Maria, I am sorry for your loss. There are stages to grieving. Grief will hit you the third or fourth month after your mom's passing. I studied this in my grief of psychology class while in mortuary school. It is true because It happened to me when my late husband died when he was 47. I was thinking, after he died, wow I'm handling this very well. Three months later, I was driving when out of no where a voice in my head said "he isn't coming back" and from that moment on is when I began to grieve. I remembered what I had learned in class and it was all true. I was sad, angry, couldn't look at his picture and in denial. This went on for at least six months. About one year later, I felt alive again and was finally able to move on. He was dying for exactly one year and I realized I was grieving that entire time so when he died I felt like a hugh load was lifted off my shoulders. A lot of people didn't understand when I told them that. How could they if they never cared for a dying loved one before. You take care and know that your mom wouldn't want you and your dad to be sad. She will always be with you. Look for the signs she will be sending and in your dreams. It has been twenty one years since he passed and I still have dreams about him that seem very real. Sending love and light to you and your dad.

[@betsybabf748]

I lost my husband who i was with my entire adult life when he was 45, my mom then died at 62, and then my best friend died at 43, one right after another. My entire world and my lifelong support circle was shattered at once, left with 5 grieving kids counting on me to get them through & raise them alone. I was in shock for a long time. Still feel in shock some days. A break was never an option with kids. Other widows and grief therapists just kept telling me get through the day, and if the day was too hard, just get through the hour...and that is all I had to do. Somehow just doing that, one day, one hour, at a time, we survive and it gets us through even when we don't want to survive or have nothing left in us.

[@vesam8189]

It seems a very hard situation. I hope you get through it. Remember there is worse. It‘s good to find people you can count on though it wont be easy but i think it will be worth it to be a little patient. It was never easy to survive in this place but we make it work somehow with faith and hope, there will be negative feelings somewhere sometimes but it really wont do any good. Its good to take it slow and panic to much. I sincerely hope something blooms in your life❤️

[@juliekostas7322]

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[@atimgood6016]

Betsy……God Bless ya family!!!

[@ticaxsiempre]

María thank you for your selfless commitment to sharing the greatest and not so greatest moments. I lost my Beautiful Mother too 20 days before your Beautiful Mother left us. I’m positive that they are still with us and having so much fun in the other realm 🌈🦋✨I love you so much and thank you again for all that you do 🙏🏼♥️

[@bryceharper446]

Sorry to hear about your mom. You were blessed to have such a wonderful mother.

[@kristinamoers238]

Maria - my Dad is currently in his last stage of life ... you are such an inspiration to me!!! Thank You for sharing your story!!! Much love to you and your family at this time.

[@mariamenounosyoutubechanne4281]

Oh Kristina I’m so sorry. I hope this was helpful!! Sending you a giant hug and one for dad too

[@tinydancer7343]

I’m so sorry to read this. But it really can be a beautiful death. Trust your gut, do what you know he would want, no matter what, and hold hands. I took care of my mom through her illness and death in 2016 and it is all about your perspective. Prayers that your dad is comfortable and you are able to say all the things. Take good care of yourself and much love to you, your dad and your family. 🙏🏼💞🥺❤️

[@yiselstar1789]

Love him love him love him til his last breathe, and beyond, they really never leave us. I just lost my Dad and it’s hard it will continue to be, but I try to remember that the best way to honor him is to heal a little everyday because they don’t want us in total devastation the rest of our lives. Big hugs.

[@sulrich4733]

Welcome back Maria - your vulnerability and authenticity never cease to amaze and inspire me. I’m so sorry for your loss and know how much you miss your mom. Thank you - I’ve been riveted to this episode and your sharing. Thank you Keven and Kelsey for your amazing support!

[@mariamenounosyoutubechanne4281]

Aww thank you:):)

[@beatrices3543]

I wish your family peace. I’m going through a lot of the same with my 96 yr old mother and you have been great support. Thank you for sharing

[@tinydancer7343]

Hang in there and take good care, Beatrice. Sending big prayers and love to your sweet Mama. I hope she is comfortable and you are at peace as much as you can be. 🙏🏼❤️

[@GradEdPsych]

I’m a caretaker and appreciate the info. I really appreciate the open conversation about the end of life. We need to open up and talk about this. You modeled a healthy and loving transition.

[@mariamenounosyoutubechanne4281]

Aw thanks

[@suebryan694]

Youve captivated me listening to your story you have mirrored exacetly what i went thru with my mum an dad.your honesty an strengh is amazing thankyou sending love from new zealand

[@leonardascorpius5304]

Your mother is so blessed to have such an intuitive, kind, thoughtful, resourceful, extremely intelligent daughter to help her navigate the multiple challenges of caring for illnesses. The biggest affirmation for me after listening to your experiences is that WE MUST BE OUR OWN DAMN ADVOCATES OF OUR BODIES, given the extensive research we can all do for ourselves in logical, heart-gut centered ways. 🙏🏽😘

[@mariamenounosyoutubechanne4281]

Thnx friend and yes we have to. There’s no other way. And truthfully our loved ones need protecting. We don’t blindly trust people with our money, but we trust them with our loved ones?

[@jeannine8237]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom in January of last year and still feel the loss every single day. Don't apologize for the tears, it is a sign of great love. I cry still. Am sending you love and light. I hope your memories of your beautiful mom bring you comfort.

[@odinmaia]

God bless you Maria! 😍

[@taffychampagne5972]

Sending love and sympathy to you Maria and your loved ones. Your Momma’s beautiful light now shines through you. I pray for you daily. I’m thankful for Mr. Maria Menounos holding things down but I’m more thankful that you’re back. Keep Shining!!!

[@mariamenounosyoutubechanne4281]

Thnx taffy:)

[@kathythomas4839]

My Mom just passed away in March from dementia. She & my siblings live 2000 miles from me. I flew in and spent half an hour with her before she passed. I’m hoping she knew I was there & thankful she waited. Although it was sad we were so busy visiting & dealing with the business end of things that Her death didn’t hit me until I returned home. My sisters were more upset because they were dealing with her day-to-day care which now leaves them empty. Thank you for your insight & so sorry for your loss!

[@ayokunlecoker1899]

God Bless You Maria

[@pilarezeta]

Thank you for this video! My therapist told me "you are having precipitory grief". I grieved for my mamacita five years before she left us. She was 88 when she passed away. She died May 1, 2019. I miss her every day - I do know that she is walking in heaven and is free of pain. My brother died May 20, 2021 - Just 8 days ago; he too is in heaven walking, smiling and not suffering anymore. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THIS. love you guys!

[@theresa9925]

Maria...God Bless you for being brave enough to share your grief. I know your mom is so proud of you. I can relate to so much of what you said...I have lost both my parents & my son...so I know all too well what grief feels like. My mom died close in age to your mom...she went into a coma at the young age of 62 and died 4 1/2 months later. While she was in the coma...her eyes would be open some of the of time...however she would never look at me. One day before she got her wings...I told her it was okay to go....she looked into my eyes & I knew she heard me. Sending you & your family lots of hugs & love. Theresa

[@jeaninerobinson964]

Thank You for being willing to tell your journey. I had my own experience and this is by far one of the best interviews on this and I so appreciate it. This will help many humans. My Condolences to you and your family. Bless you!!

[@lillygardens1]

Your mom sounds like a wonderful person. You truly are blessed to have been her daughter. ❤️ I am very sorry for your loss. May the good memories you shared together, bring you and your family, peace and comfort. ✝️☮️.

[@natgruet]

I went through the same thing while I was taking care of my baby who was in coma. I wanted to make sure there was no more I could do before letting her go. I was harshly judge for it. But personally it was the best thing I did as now I live with no regret. This segment is incredible and I thank you for it. Nobody talks about the most intimate heartbreaking time of our lives, when we have to say goodbye and everything that goes with it. Thank you. I love you show.

[@kisabel028]

I admire you so much Maria. Keeping you and your loved ones in my thoughts right now. My Mom passed away from cancer in 2018 and I think a lot about how things could have been different if I was more aware how the healthcare system works or more about oncology. I think you're helping so many, thank you

[@jamilgotcher5456]

So glad you are talking about this Maria. It helps us who have gone through the same. I was crying within one minute of the intro. I'm super close to my family. I went fishing with my Dad today. Normally we work so hard and we work together and we're always doing something for our business even when we aren't working. We went and put flowers on my Mom's grave the other day. We miss her so much. I keep reminding myself that the amount of grief is because of the enormous amount of love. It's hard to remember how much we've been blessed with loving parents and we feel bad for even grieving. It feels like a pity party and if you're like me, you never want to be seen as a victim. Yes, all of us women, please be kind to yourself. Listen to yourself, if you wish you had a break, do everything you can do to take a break.

[@karastone1403]

This is so good. I have worked in home care and hospice as a speech pathologist. Everything you are saying is completely true. These issues drove me out. The disrespect for the wishes of patients and families is real. I’m so glad you could be right there for your mom. So many people do not have the knowledge or resources to stand up for themselves.

[@maryc.i5543]

Great episode guys. Thank you for your honesty Maria and sharing your story with the world. I wish more people spoke about the end of life stages, maybe then it wouldn't appear so scary and we could all comprehend it a bit better. It's beautiful to know that we are all energy and our souls still live on. Our bodies are merely vessels for the journey in this realm. I attended a Greek funeral this week, the priest was so comforting - said heaven is paradise - no suffering, no pain - pure bliss. Our loved ones are always with us, guiding us through... Litsa is at peace now and so proud of you all ❤🙏 xxx

[@lizafield9002]

Whew, no words to convey the fullness & overflow this conveys & evokes. Mine had a benign, sweet, childlike, fun loving but chaos creating Alzheimers, so i relate to years of grieving & endless stress, & gratitude that they are free. Look for waves, winks, pranks & smiles from your mom. I find them often from mine (it started in Feb, she'd died in late Nov). These are unmistakable, bizarre, hilarious or poignant. They so obviously & strangely visit & spur us on, though we are not taught this even by the church. The ache & gratitude & hugeness we feel "hurt," because we are being cracked open & zoomed outward, but it only expands the cosmic size love we get to experience. This video will help many people for years to come. I felt a sudden sense that your mom watched it and (i swear i saw this image!) was smiling.

[@evgeniavavoulas2417]

Welcome back Maria. - missed your face . God Rest Mama’s soul 🙏🏻☦️ I listen to your podcast and wish I could reach out and give you a hug. Everything will get ok. 💝 One day at a time. 🌺One hour at a time. 💐 no one can take your pain away. Time will make you feel clearer. Been there with the loss of my mom. I cared for her too. Greek daughter / nurse here as well. She wants you happy and smiling. Please remember that. Tell your dad that. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 It’s wonderful to see that your podcasts make a difference in others during their hurt. We as people need others to feel with us. Xrestos Anesti ❤️🌺🙏🏻

[@jacquelinebrutus8297]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand what you went through by losing my dad who had stomach cancer 12 years ago. My mom 89 was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago. I'm her caregiver and will make sure she's taken care just like you did with your mom. Unfortunately some doctors do not have any bedside manners. I do my research before giving her anything they prescribe. I appreciate you opening up about what you went through. Thank you Maria🙏🏼💗

[@zoilaramirez5498]

I’m with you Maria I love helping old people .. hurts me to see Some just don’t care.

[@michellestall3798]

Maria, Thank you so much for today’s episode. I so needed to hear this , my mom passed away in December. You are truly a blessing and so authentic. God Bless you and your family!

[@araceliarretche4385]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother😢. She will continue to live through you. May her Soul RIP in the heavans🕊✝️💐.....you're an AMAZING and STRONG woman, I know you're gonna be ok. God bless 🙏

[@cmkirn]

Welcome back❤️❤️❤️

[@donnadevens1897]

So good to see you Maria. Your new found strength is so visible. Much needed rest for all.

[@irmatorres7155]

Thank you Maria for returning back and making this special and wonderful video. I lost my mother to cancer too and I know this journey very well. Hospice, only does the job of keeping the patient comfortable which means drugging the patient. I admire you and you are helping so many others. God bless you abundantly.

[@KelliEllis]

Friends are chosen family that’s why they make more effort than sometimes blood relatives❤️

[@juliekostas7322]

So nice to see your beautiful face and hear your delightful voice. What a ride it’s been-- but you made it. Your, your Dad’s and Keven’s new journey begins now 🙏🏼. Your team (Kween Keven, Kween Kelsey, etc) and your guests took such good care of us during your time away from the podcast. While there is only ONE Maria Menounos, your loving team really gave 100% on your behalf. We will always remember dear Litsa in all that we learn here. She will always be with you all. A spirit like hers will never, ever fade away. Wishing this team the most wonderful, well-deserved break. Can’t wait to see what the future holds. We love you, Maria-Mou!

[@jenniferolivo3725]

Maria, I'm a new fan from Mexico. What a joy hear this talk! You are helping do much. In January, my partner of 8 years and I separated, my mom's health Majorly declined in February, she passed in a tragic way in March. Put me on the edge. Thought I would break. Then my beloved dog passed on April 25th. What a journey! Listening to you, here, now, is a blessing. Thank you.

[@akapatience5571]

I recently lived the hospice/caretaker life with my mother...such hard work!😌 Really awesome of you to share your experience...there's so much to learn and know about it all! So sorry for your loss.

[@DG-tn3ki]

Welcome back, Maria! Much ❤️ to you and your family!

[@deniseneppl1489]

So sorry for your loss . Your mom will be with you always lost my mom 23 years ago she was only 56 and my sisters and dad bring her to life with the grandkids and great grandkids . Life as you know it is never the same ! But I promise the pain will get easier .all the memories we have with our loved ones will get us thru . My 2 sisters and my dad at 83 keep her alive and honor her always . We were so close to my mom like you . Your family is deep in my prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻and thoughts . We love you Maria 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Angie83]

So sorry about the loss of your mom. Sending her love from Arizona. I lost my mom back in 2013. Giving you a virtual hug 🤗.

[@velmamendoza1120]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Mother ten years ago and many of the things that you mentioned about being a caregiver are things that we all go through. Thank you! Even after ten years I have those moments that I want to call her to tell her. I lost my younger brother six months, he got sick and he died two months later. I miss him so much.

[@shanap8521]

So glad to see you back! Have been keeping you and your family in my prayers! God bless you!

[@Ilostmyfob]

You inspire me and so many others. You're a truly special person, Maria. Also love your team, too. Sending love to each and every one of you.

[@rosarozek9235]

The love you have for your Mom is apparent. True love never dies Maria ❤ God bless you and Keven always.

[@marymolinaro4180]

You are such a beautiful light. I would love to help in any way I can with caretaking improvements and bigger scale

[@laurafallon2530]

God Bless you Maria, you are a wonderful child of God!!!

[@deborainciong9406]

All I have to say is Thank you!! I support you !,

[@mariadaquila7587]

My condolences, Maria and family. Thank you for sharing this part of your journey. It truly is beautiful. Wishing your Mom the sweetest of dreams. God bless!

[@shawnsmith9582]

It will be hard and I am sorry to hear about your mother however I am glad that you are doing good and wish you luck

[@user-zf8gh2gd2m]

Maria welcome back. I am so sorry for your loss, sending lots of love from Greece. You really help us a lot. My mother suffers from a glioblastoma and it is so recent and can't handle it at all- she was surgered two months ago, so we hope for the best, even for a cure. Thank you for sharing with us all these difficult details and emotions. Your mom will always be with you. Don't have even words to express how it feels. Be strong, you were a heroine for your heroine!!

[@tamb1824]

Sorry for your loss. Give yourself GRACE while you are adapting to you NEW NORMAL.

[@WilliamSmith-hf8um]

Love you guys. If any family needs a long vacation, it's you guys. Take a long break

[@cassandra.a]

Maria I am so so so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad a few months before the pandemic shut down the U.S. I say this with deep love and I hope to goodness you receive this at a time it will land with love. But I am getting a sense that i feel in myself sometimes that i call my "breakthrough junkie" i am constantly searching for the next breakthrough that next high I can feel. And the saying that always brings me back is "before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water." I am getting this sense that you want to be that free light being soul you know you are but forgetting you came her to have this life experience in this body at this time. You want to break free of your skin suit bondage but when we do that it is called death. How do you fully inhabit your skin suit, love it, choose it, and live your experience in it? (Or this is me projecting my stuff on to you 😉) your doing great! For me even almost 2 years later I still have my days. Be easy on your skin suit limitations, you will get to be all knowing light energy again and you will be bored and you will want to come back. Sent with love.

[@llshamp1424]

Wow! I admire your strength, and not allowing others to determine your Mothers journey. The first year is a tough one, my Mom passed in 2017 and it seemed like every turn of the road was bumpy and unfamiliar. I decided early on to just take care of me, what ever that entailed. The edges have become a bit softer, but it still can catch me off guard when I am least expecting it. Thank you for sharing such an emotional subject. It will help others going through it. I also want to say thank you for helping bring energy healing to the light. I have been very intuitive my entire life & am a Reiki healer, it works! My heart is with you as you move through this loss. Sending you love

[@kimdrury6184]

Omg Maria I more than relate....caregiver for my 3 main parents...my Dad and his parents were my everything. I was enthralled in caregiving for them that I also could have gone into nursing too lol. Almost everything you have mentioned I shook my head YES, and said out loud YES Maria.....YES!!! Thanks for being open and honest about your Mom and whole time as her caregiver. Your a wonderful daughter....as I was also told I was!!! We are caregiving sisters...I am looking forward to all your new podcasts when your all rested and ready to return in July. Hugs and love to you Maria, Kevan & your Dad. ♡

[@kmontagna1]

We Love you. Your angel is on your shoulder and gave the world such a gift in her light and gave a a loving light in you to the world. We are with you. Love abundant.

[@TheAverycross]

Welcome back! It's great to see you back on your program and I send you, your husband, and your family plenty of prayers. Your husband and staff did a great job holding it down:) You all are a genuine inspiration. 🙏

[@kennycole9467]

God Bless you Maria. Sorry for the lost of your mommy 😭. I first seen you on WWE but you really impact my life when I heard your story on some Tony Robbins classes I took. You are honestly one of the strongest person ever. And I hope to have your strength one day. I will have your strength one day #Ipromise. Hopefully we all could get better together because it's easier that way. Love you Maria ♥️♥️♥️

[@maryd2409]

May your many happy memories of your Mom bring much comfort and peace to you and your Dad.

[@fredacara4048]

You are one amazing and incredible soul Maria! Your family and loved ones are so blessed to have you in their lives..Thankyou for sharing your very private experience and grief!! Sending you love and blessings and may your mummy RIP 💜❤️💜

[@giovannagrandez4601]

You’re a beautiful person . Such a wonderful daughter. I have so much respect for you and your journey.

[@MariamSauceda]

I love you Maria! You give us so much strength 🙏🏽

[@nicoleashley90s]

Maria, you and your team are incredible. It’s great to see you back; such a strong woman. I love your show- the team dynamics makes it authentic and fulfilling. I feel like part of the family and tell all my friends about this show :)

[@georgetteanagnostaras3389]

Prayers for you and your family. You will get thru this I lost my Mom and Dad back in 2004 within 3 weeks of each other. They lived a great life both living til 89 both with great careers. They left me with many of my Dad's paintings and his cd's and my Mom left me a project to write her life story. It does get softer.

[@sandrabillmeier6450]

Maria you are one Incredible woman!!! You were the best daughter to your mom!!! I just Adore you!! God Bless your Beautiful heart, your mom was so Blessed!!! ❤🙏

[@aspengrant670]

Thank you for continuously sharing your journey with us, it is so appreciated and helpful. I'm inspired by your strength, love and generosity giving back to us all not just what you learn along the way but your truth and vulnerability. Much love to you and Kev and your dad!

[@oraliaperales2786]

Thank you for sharing your story. I can definitely relate, I also just lost my Mom a little over a year ago and it feels like yesterday. May your Mom rest in peace❤🙏

[@andrea_berlin]

I’m so sorry, thank you for sharing your story in all these details. The description around that you closed the casket for church because your Mom did not looked like your Mom reminded me of my Grandmothers funeral and it was an open casket but the same thing happened - she did not look like my Grandma and yet this is the last memory of her I have. I’m glad that you decided not to. All the best to you and your family and friends!

[@yvonneandrade2200]

I went through it. I identified with many of your points! It’s very challenging. Your words really helped. My passed a month ago. Thank you!

[@jenniferolivo3725]

I was with both my parents when they passed. My father had cancer and I had the blessing of walking with him on his journey out of this world in 2011. When he passed, it was just him and I. It was sad and beautiful. Sending love from Mexico.

[@dharmacohen5642]

What a beautiful sharing Maria. That was so authentic and moving and loving. It reminded me of my own parents passing and it was very comforting to hear how you handled it. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I love your show. And Kevin Kelsey did a great job while you were gone. 💜

[@rachel6046]

So sorry for the loss of your mom..you were lucky to have each other...my mom has BDP and is not very nice or loving to say the least.i have watched your relationship and journey with your parents and the love you have for each other is special and something I always wanted..bless you guys and your family..RIP to your sweet mom💕

[@FlowerButterfly-lc3nb]

Godspeed may God bless her beautiful soul!!! Been there lost both parents ....

[@marianneruscitto2634]

My deepest condolences! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@TheMSJILLIAN]

IE The Hospice nurses must get numb to death and they are going through the motion. Maria is intuitive and passionate but imagine how many people do not question them- so many people just think they should listen to the nurse or doctor.

[@saywhatnah5328]

Have been curious about the training process for hospice nurses.

[@atimgood6016]

@@saywhatnah5328 ……Hospice Nurses help families & the patient during that transition. There’s several stages of death & they help keep the patient comfortable, offer pain meds, oxygen & exceterA so that they are comfortable till they pass. There’s no special training. As a nurse the more you care for patients esp in long term care, you learn from very experienced nurses what it takes to care for A dying patient. If you work for A hospice facility/or hospice floor @ A hospital, then they do certification courses to help the nurses get better @ caring for A pt during that transition. It takes A special kind of person to be A hospice Nurse.

[@campisi100]

Yes, in Canada, Hospice is just considered a place to make the patient comfortable and not in pain until death.

[@claredunn757]

I am so sorry for the struggle and loss you all endured. This has been incredible for me to listen to. There is so much I can relate to in so many ways. My mom just passed 3 weeks ago and it had been a process over 6 months seeing her decline but years before that I was losing pieces of her, just as you said.. It has been such a journey and I have learned so much, your insight is truly a blessing, and thank you and your husband for sharing your story. I am so glad I found your KZbin, such a blessing!

[@alva51]

Oh Maria..Thank you for sharing your journey.. brought back so many memories for me..my daughters and myself took care of my Father during his battle with cancer.. we lost him.. but what you said about the worst nightmare as a child was losing my Dad..And the weight!! The weight that was lifted!!! I truly felt it and feel it to this day.. Again.. Thank You♥️🙏🏼

[@merrly20]

Thank you for sharing this with us and I’m so sorry about your mom and I’m sorry for your loss

[@CelticSeer]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I too lost my Mother many years ago and it really takes time to grieve and it comes back in waves regardless of how long ago the death of a loved one takes place. My condolences and may your Mother RIP. ~Namaste

[@susanciaburrilamarca7824]

Hi Maria, I just found your KZbin channel. I've always respected and admired you as a down to earth, "real person" . I'm so lost right now and I think finally finding your channel, might help save me. I first saw you in a short interview about your Mom passing and being her caretaker, I instantly related to almost everything you said. I lost my Mom 15 months ago, I'm only getting worse, I've lost everything and I'm so afraid of losing my mind. My Mom & Dad, are truly my best friends, now they're both gone & I'm so alone. You have such a kind heart & soul, watching your video, kinda made me feel safe with myself, I hope that makes some sense.. I just want to thank you, so very much for sharing and helping other people...🙏

[@mariamenounos]

Susan, sending you so much love. I am so glad you found the channel...we are all in it together !! x Heal Squad

[@carolyn1111]

I’m sorry to hear that your mother passed away:(. She seemed so strong and fought for a long time. You did everything and more to keep her here. I’m in awe of your strength and resourcefulness with her health journey. I hope you continue to take time for yourself….thx u for sharing your life with us!

[@campisi100]

How is your sweet father doing? My heart breaks for your family! Thank you for sharing!

[@tamaraspriggs4462]

Thank Thank you so much for sharing your incredible journey, you are an amazing person! God BlessYou and your family.

[@margaritasimpson1760]

Thank you so much for sharing so many intimate moments with the public. Healing takes time and it's definitely one day at a time. Be strengthen in your inner man 💜💜💜💜💜💜 My sincere condolences to your and your entire family 💘

[@landerson360]

Welcome back, I am so honored to be listening to your show and taking in all of the wisdom and sharing you give here. I am so sorry about your Mom, but you truly could not have been a better daughter and care taker, absolutely incredible. I have a brain tumor myself which was not removable and I appreciate hearing about your experience. Love your show, can never get enough and encourage many to listen in. Sending you and your amazing team and husband lots of love and peace.

[@5911RK]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with everyone. It's not a easy one that people like to discuss openly. Hoping that it helps and opens eyes up for people that need this or are dealing with it. Sending you and your family so much love and prayers during this time

[@ewyfeltmanphotography9976]

You are courage! You don’t have courage. You went so far in courage in these last 5 years that you became courage! You are a kind beautiful soul! Please keep going on with your goals and this beautiful community. 💖💖💖💖

[@sarah9044]

This discussion was so enlightening. It gave me so many good ideas to plan for this inevitable journey.

[@pattiaultom834]

Maria I had no idea of this until I saw this from your mention on Ryan’s show this week. U f an incredible daughter! You were there rock. Hugs from Oregon 🫂❤️🫂❤️

[@pattiaultom834]

U r an incredible daughter

[@kimberlynorris1299]

Thank you so much for sharing this😍. So helpful.

[@robinmcdonald9084]

Thank you for your honesty! I was on this parallel journey with my mama. I derived a lot of benefit from listening to your experience. My world is a lot more gray because my mama isn’t in it, but I was glad to be there on her end of life passage to heaven. Much love to your family and big hugs to you. ❤️❤️🙏🏻

[@55mjlangdon]

Please accept our deepest sympathies with your mother passing. My heart goes out to you. May you be blessed with the wonders of good memories. Your AWESOME and do wonderful things in life for others and taking care of yourself as well. LuvU bunches, MJL 💜🙏😇

[@violet3974]

Thank you all for sharing this. I know it was painful, hard to relive. You are helping so many people. It's terribly sad that the elderly or their families have to make those decisions house or this. I just read about a program I. Our town where we can adopt an elderly person to make sure that they are given opportunities that would be done by a family member but they don't have any family. It's guardianship. Just hearing your story I'm going to do it. You're very kind to donate the supplies. Be kind & gracious to yourself. You have done amazing things for your parents. God bless you.

[@aandrezoable]

Thank you for sharing, I lost my brother to Glioblastoma in February and I was going through your emotions and feeling them. Again thank you

[@Mcarlob]

My condolences to you & your family on your Moms passing. I know how hard it is to loss a parent. May she Rest In Peace in the palm of Jesus!

[@tammyellis1299]

Hi Maria, I don't know you and you don't know me. I'm watching you for the first time. And I'm sitting here crying because I understand your grief and pain. I just lost my mom last month and her birthday was today. I went through horrible things with Hospice and the Hospital and that's why she ended up passing away much much sooner then she should have! I wish I had known what I do now. This would of been a different outcome. I'm so sorry for your loss of your mom and I understand the pain. I am going to see a medium and I also need to see someone for counseling as well and I hope they will let me know she is ok because I watched her suffer in a day and a half and then pass away. I took care of her. I was with her 24/7. She went from being sick yes she was, copd, stage 3 kidney disease and a blockage in her leg but not dying sick all of a sudden until she went in the Hospital Jan 19th for stomach pain which we found out it was a hiatal hernia and then got covid but recovered from that as her own DR. that I took her to after she came home said that! To them telling me she was going to die in a few days! Hospice?? What Huh...She came home Feb 3rd. Our world turned upside down so fast. They put her on High Levels Of Oxygen (They wanted to do a ventilator and I just got done doing research on them and when they said that I said no way!) High forced warm air at 45 liters to never being on it before! Yes she could of used a little her own Dr. knew that. That is why she couldn't get the surgery she needed for the hernia because they poisoned her with high levels of oxygen and made her become dependent on it. But They didn't know my mom or her Oxygen levels for MY mom were normal for her and I couldn't be their with her and she didn't know to tell them that and they initially killed her and then Hospice finished her off! All they care about is drugging them! My mom was fine the day and a half before she passed and the whole time since she came home Walking talking, eating going to the bathroom with her walker smoking all of her normal stuff but now with a huge amount of oxygen to carry around. She had some more leg pain and My mom couldn't tolerate the Morphine because it was too strong for her because they gave it to her two months prior and I said no more. They TOLD ME to give it to her and I said I was scared to again. We were supposed to give her something else the next day they told me. Then that night she couldn't move, get up talk nothing because it was so strong. And before it even started to work they insisted on tossing her around like a rag doll to clean her (which I should of done and always did if she needed it) and I believe her hernia got strangled because of the amount of pain she was in and I was helpless. They weren't even her nurses. Never even seen my mom before! I said you can't do that to her she can't handle that kind of movement. The next morning she was dying and they did it again to her and an hour and a half later she sat up and reached for me to help her because I was with her all night trying to get her up and she sat up and chocked to death and I couldn't do anything to help her! I am such a wreck and having such a hard time with all of this. It was wrong! I called a lawyer and told them what happened with both places and then they tell me they can't help me and can't even tell me why! I'm so heartbroken. I'm sorry for rambling but again I am so sorry for your loss.

[@Coffee-Kay456]

Thank You

[@johngiuliano6020]

So so sorry about your mom totally agree you must be your parents advocate..i did it with my mom with her Alzheimer’s... i also did it with my dad until he want into the hospital during Covid and was only allowed in 3 hours a day and that’s when thinks went bad he passed in the hospital... i will never get over that i wasn’t there for him when thinks that came up ..

[@btpuppy2]

What an amazing video, thank you for sharing! PLEASE open a hospice chain that does NOT pull all the bullshit that most of them do! This happened to my grandmother, they just want to put you to sleep with morphine, and like your mother, no pain was involved! Once 6 mo is up, they want you dead or they want to drop you for care. My grandmother’s life could well have been extended for years has they treated her UTI but they refused! She got septic and died from that which was preventable! Doctors stop calling you back, hospice nurses says they are not allowed to give antibiotics and a few doses of cephalexin could have saved her. I too have all that medical knowledge and wish it could be used for good, not the evil we are seeing! Thank you again!

[@lifewithterri]

I am so sorry to hear what happened to your grandmother. I had a similar experience with hospice and my father and was a horrible too. I was so glad to hear she caught on to what they were trying to do and allowed her mother to pass peacefully on her own.

[@aniap1415]

So sorry for your loss Maria 🙏🏻 My mom passed away 18 years ago and I miss her every day 😭