Safe spaces for the girl inside you to finally grieve the mother you lost and the mother you never got to have, not in isolation, but alongside daughters who share the same loss.
WELCOME TO THE
EARLY LOSS CIRCLES
WELCOME TO THE
EARLY LOSS CIRCLES
Safe spaces for the girl inside you to finally grieve the mother you lost and the mother you never got to have, not in isolation, but alongside daughters who share the same loss.
Nobody tells you that losing your mother when you're young means you keep losing her. Not just once, but over and over again.
Each time you walk into a new stage of life without her. Every version of you that she doesn’t get to see. Every version of your mom you never get to have.
Nobody tells you that losing your mother when you're young means you keep losing her. Not just once, but over and over again.
Each time you walk into a new stage of life without her. Every version of you that she doesn’t get to see. Every version of your mom you never get to have.
IF YOU’VE BEEN LIVING WITH THIS LOSS, CHANCES ARE YOU KNOW AT LEAST A FEW OF THESE MOMENTS ALL TOO WELL
IF YOU’VE BEEN LIVING WITH THIS LOSS, CHANCES ARE YOU KNOW AT LEAST A FEW OF THESE MOMENTS ALL TOO WELL
– You’ve never met another woman who lost her mother as young as you did.
– You feel like you don’t fit in with other women who have their moms around.
– You feel like a big kid in an adult’s body.
– Milestones are bittersweet, reminding you of what she's missed and what she will miss.
– You’ve never had a healthy outlet for your grief.
In an Early Loss Circle, you’ll find a group of women who know what it’s like to adjust (and re-adjust) to a world without a mom. Daughters from all over the world gather online to learn about mother loss, mom grief, and meet others with similar histories.
Daughters Who’ve Been In Early Loss Circles Say…
They feel deeply seen and understood without having to explain themselves often for the first time in their lives.
They’re finally able to make sense of their coping patterns and defenses and start taking steps to get unstuck.
They found a sense of peace with their loss and grief, without feeling forced to “move on” or reach closure.
They can experience more moments of joy than sadness, and are able to speak about their mothers without stuffing their feelings, feeling emotionally flooded or fear falling apart.
They’ve developed better emotional self-regulation skills. More compassion for their younger selves. And can set better emotional boundaries with others.
They’re able to ask for advice or help from the group, something that doesn't come easily for daughters who've made hyper-independence their armor.
They can have better relationships with their fathers, partners, friends, or siblings now that they can get their grief validated elsewhere.
They feel more confident about trying new things and facing stressful situations, because they now have a place every week where they can talk about their fears.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN AN EARLY LOSS CIRCLE
Each call opens with a 60-minute guided discussion on a topic chosen by the group, followed by 30 minutes of open conversation where you can share whatever is on your heart and mind. All calls are hosted on Zoom. These calls are held twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday, and you can join whichever day works best for you.
3× Monthly LIVE 90-minute Group Calls
2× Monthly Breakout Rooms (Tuesday Calls Only)
Smaller, more intimate conversations with daughters whose histories more closely mirror your own. So you're not just understood — you're recognized by someone who lived the same loss. Popular breakout rooms include Mother Loss at Age 12 or Under; Motherless Daughters of Color; and Childless by Circumstance or Choice.
3-4 BONUS calls per year
Three times per year, you receive an additional bonus call dedicated to reflection and revisiting your story at no extra cost. More time with your sisters, more space to breathe.
Designated check-ins for milestone dates
Birthdays, anniversaries, and the dates that quietly undo you — you don't have to move through them alone anymore. This is a space where those days are acknowledged on each call, not minimized.
Access to a private Circle community
Unlimited free access to a private group on the popular Circle platform, where you can connect with other daughters between calls. Reach out on the hard days. Celebrate the good ones. This community doesn't clock out at the end of a call.
Recordings of every session
Can’t make it live? Want to return to something that resonated with you? You’ll receive access to recordings of each session in your inbox within 48 hours of taping.
Priority registration for other Motherless Daughters events
First access to retreats, workshops, and everything else we offer — so you're always at the front of the line for what’s coming next.
APRIL 2026 TOPICS: SEE INSIDE OUR CIRCLES
“It fills such a void for those of us who ‘want/need/must’ seek help and connection — but don’t know how to start. The access to this support is remarkable.
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“The connection between women who hardly know each other is amazing. For the first time, I don’t feel like I’m different and misunderstood. I’m so happy about this because feeling that way can make you very lonely.
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MEET YOUR FACILITATORS/GUIDES
Hi, I'm Hope Edelman
I lost my mother to breast cancer when I was 17. I didn't know or understand then that what I was experiencing had a name, or that it was shaping me in ways I wouldn't understand for decades.
I was in my 50’s when I finally received the trauma counseling I'd needed at 17. It changed my life in ways I now apply directly to this work. I say that not to make a point, but because I want you to know that I’m not viewing this work from a distance. I have lived it. I’m still living it.
I bring 30 years of professional knowledge and 40 years of personal experience to these calls. But more than this, I’m trained to help you see your story differently—so the pieces of your past and the life you’re living now start to come together in a clearer, more compassionate way.
Hi, I’m Zanne Hollingshead.
I lost my mother to brain cancer when I was 10. I’ve been an active member of the online Motherless Daughters' Community since its inception.
I joined these calls as a participant in February 2021, on the very first Tuesday evening. By December, I was at a West Coast Motherless Daughters Retreat. The following September, on a service trip to Peru with a group of daughters. In 2023, Hope asked me to co-facilitate.
That invitation changed the direction of my life — I left my marketing career, trained as a certified life coach, and built a new chapter around supporting motherless daughters and women navigating loss and midlife transitions.
I show up to every call as both a guide and a fellow daughter. I’m not here as an authority on your grief. I am here because in 2021 I sat where you might be sitting right now — and I know what it meant to finally find this room.
A SMALL MONTHLY COMMITMENT & A SISTERHOOD FOR LIFE
US RESIDENTS
US$59
PER MONTH
Tuesdays
5 pm PT · 8 pm ET
US RESIDENTS
US$59
PER MONTH
Thursdays
11 am PT · 2 pm ET
INTERNATIONAL
US$49
PER MONTH
Tuesdays
5 pm PT · 8 pm ET
INTERNATIONAL
US$49
PER MONTH
Thursdays
11 am PT · 2 pm ET
WHAT YOU GET EVERY MONTH
3 LIVE 90-MINUTE CALLS EVERY MONTH
Led by Hope Edelman and Zanne Hollingshead on Tuesdays or Thursdays
RECORDINGS OF EVERY SESSION WITHIN 48 HOURS
Can't make it live? Every session is recorded and sent straight to your inbox
Smaller, intimate conversations for daughters with shared histories, twice a month on Tuesdays
2 BREAKOUT ROOM SESSIONS
3–4 BONUS CALLS PER YEAR
Free additional calls in months with four Tuesdays or Thursdays at no extra cost
PRIVATE CIRCLE COMMUNITY
Connect with your sisters between calls on the hard days and the good ones
PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR EVENTS
First access to Motherless Daughters Retreats and all upcoming events
CANCEL ANYTIME WITHOUT PENALTY
Your subscription is on a month-to-month basis. If you ever want to cancel, you can end your subscription at any time before the next month’s billing cycle begins, and your card will no longer be charged.
If you cancel mid-month or after that month’s payment has already gone through, you will still receive the remainder of that month’s calls, and your card will not be charged again.
This is yours for as long as it serves you and not a day longer.
Finding Your Way Back to Peace - One Brave Step At A Time
Whenever I’m asked how to best honor a mother who is no longer living, I have a simple answer…
It’s to take good care of her daughter.
Because the greatest gift a mother can receive is knowing that her daughter is well cared for and able to feel moments of true joy.
I’m a mother of two daughters myself, which is how I know this to be true.
And it is what makes me believe your mother would most want the same for you.
Whenever I’m asked how to best honor a mother who is no longer living, I have a simple answer…
It’s to take good care of her daughter.
Because the greatest gift a mother can receive is knowing that her daughter is well cared for and able to feel moments of true joy.
I’m a mother of two daughters myself, which is how I know this to be true.
And it is what makes me believe your mother would most want the same for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This fear makes complete sense. Most daughters who find us have spent years, sometimes decades, keeping this part of themselves carefully contained.
And what we can tell you is this… every woman who has joined this community arrived with that same fear. And one of the first things daughters tell us is that they no longer fear this after their very first call. Not because vulnerability suddenly became easy, but because for the first time, a room felt safe enough for them to speak openly.
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You don't have to feel anything you’re not ready for. The calls are not meant to force anything open. The pace is entirely yours to set. What daughters often discover is that being in a room where their grief is not managed, not rushed, not made to be smaller, creates a kind of safety that makes their feelings less frightening to approach.
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We hear this often and we understand why. For many motherless daughters, being around other women has always carried a particular ache - a sense of being on the outside, watching other women who have something you no longer have.
This community is different in one specific way. Every woman here shares the same history of mother loss. The distance you have felt your whole life in rooms full of women may, perhaps for the first time, simply not be there.
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Every call is recorded, and the link is sent to all members within 48 hours. So if you miss a call, you can watch it in your own time. You’re welcome to attend as many or as few live calls as your schedule allows. There is no attendance requirement and no pressure to show up live every time. Come when you can. The community will be here when you do.
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When you join, you will receive a WELCOME EMAIL within 24 hours with all the important details and links. If you don’t see it, please check your spam and promotions folders for an email from info@hopeedelman.com.
You can also add this email address to your "safe sender" list.
Haven't received the email after 24 hours? Please let us know at info@hopeedelman.com.
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To cancel your subscription for the next month of Early Loss Circle, please send an email to info@hopeedelman.com with UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
Please contact us within 48 hours of your monthly billing date, so we can cancel your subscriptions before your next payment is auto-charged.
If you contact us after your monthly payment has gone through, you will receive the three calls for that month, and your card will not be charged again.
You've been grieving without a witness long enough, sister.
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