⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of death, domestic violence, substance use, and strong language related to grief. Please listen with care.

In this powerful and deeply vulnerable season closer, we welcome a guest whose story holds the weight of every parent’s worst fear. One year ago, Tammy received a call that shattered her world—her daughter had been stabbed to death. What followed was a journey through grief no parent imagines walking.

Tammy joins us to share the unfiltered truth of what it’s like to survive the unimaginable. With raw honesty and unshakable courage, she opens up about the moment that changed everything, the dark valleys she’s walked through since, and the lifelines that have helped her keep going. From the anger and numbness to the small flickers of healing, Tammy brings us inside her experience—offering hard-earned wisdom, fierce love, and a message every parent needs to hear.

Together, we explore:

• The brutal reality of “that call” and the shock that follows

• What helped Tammy hold on when everything fell apart

• The role of community in grief—how to build one that truly holds you

• How to be a safe place for your kids

• The deep strength of a mother’s love, even in unspeakable loss

This episode is tender, gritty, and real. It’s a reminder that while we cannot always protect our children from this world, we can be their anchor in it—and find our own healing in the process.

To every parent who has ever feared “the call”—this episode is for you. To those who are living it—you are not alone.

Resources Mentioned in today's episode:

Clare's Law

211- text, call, or use the website in Saskatchewan.

Thank you to Tammy, Linda, and Regina Police Services

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This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating YOU—the heart of your home—with something special. In this episode of Families Matter Most, we’re gifting you a behind-the-scenes look at one of our favorite sessions from the No More Yelling course. It’s a powerful, grace-filled sneak peek that offers real tools to help you respond—not react—when parenting gets hard. If you’ve ever wished for more patience, more calm, or just a moment to breathe, this one’s for you. And as our gift to you this Mother’s Day, the full No More Yelling course is 50% off until midnight on Mother’s Day.

Let’s be honest—anger can feel like the “bad emotion” no one wants to admit they have, especially as a parent. But the truth is, anger is human. It’s often a sign that something needs attention: our boundaries, our needs, or even our exhaustion. In this episode, Jenn opens up about her own journey with anger and offers four practical, grace-filled strategies to help you handle those fiery moments with intention instead of shame. You’ll learn how to pause before reacting, name what you’re feeling, create a physical release, and return with repair—a roadmap that helps you stay grounded and connected, even in the storm. This isn’t about being a “perfect” parent. It’s about showing up with courage, curiosity, and compassion—for your child, and for yourself.

This is your time to grow, heal, and lead with love—even when voices rise. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Let’s do this, together.

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This week, we’re honored to spotlight the launch of Shelter Movers Regina, led by the incredible Lisa Williams. As the 11th chapter of Shelter Movers in Canada, this life-saving service is opening a path to safety for women and children fleeing abuse—right here in our community.

Shelter Movers began in Toronto in 2016 with one father, Marc Hull-Jacquin, who was on parental leave when he realized the gap in support for survivors of domestic violence. Since then, it has grown into a national organization, offering free moving and storage so that women don’t have to choose between staying in danger or fleeing with nothing.

For moms escaping violence, it’s often not as simple as just leaving. Without this kind of help, many are forced to stay—or end up on the streets. Shelter Movers partners with local agencies to create a safe, coordinated exit, helping with logistics like moving dates, pet care, and essential resources.

What makes Shelter Movers different is their focus on dignity and autonomy. They offer secure storage so you can hold onto your children's favorite toys, your family photos, or furniture—your safe items. You might not have a place for them today, but when you're ready, they’ll be there.

This episode is a tribute to the brave mothers, women, and families who make the hardest choice—and to the compassionate hands that help carry them forward.

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About Lisa Williams:

With her extensive experience in community outreach and deep commitment to supporting survivors of abuse, Lisa Williams is poised to lead the chapter in its mission to offer safe and dignified moving and storage to those in need. When asked about her new role in ensuring the successful launch of Shelter Movers services in Regina, Lisa says:

"Our community needs this service and the agencies that serve folks experiencing family violence are eager for a solution that will help save lives. Leaving a violent home is the worst day of their lives for women, their children and their pets. We support their brave choice to leave. Our unique organization will take care of their belongings and the move during an already stressful transition. I am honoured to bring this option to Regina this summer for families who need a safe moving option."

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