by Marcy Larson | Mar 4, 2021 | Grief, Podcast
I felt an instant connection to today’s guest, Maureen. The most obvious reason for this is that our sons share a name, Andy, and that they were both killed suddenly in tragic car accidents. Another similarity is due to the fact that this was not the first death...
by Marcy Larson | Feb 25, 2021 | Grief, Podcast
Mental illness and alcoholism often go hand in hand. When people struggle with depression and anxiety, turning to drugs or alcohol may seem like a short-term solution. They can forget about their problems for just a little while. TJ struggled with mental illness...
by Marcy Larson | Feb 18, 2021 | Grief, Podcast
As a working mom, I think I felt some type of guilt almost every day. I never felt like I was doing enough. I would feel guilty about not spending enough time with my kids, missing school parties, or not being able to volunteer as much as some other moms. In addition...
by Marcy Larson | Feb 11, 2021 | Grief, Podcast
‘Paying it forward’ is a phrase that is often used in our culture. Today’s guest, Ann, says that has been the way she has always tried to live her life even before it became popular. She worked to teach her three children to live that way as well....
by Marcy Larson | Feb 4, 2021 | Grief, Podcast
When friends were recently asked to talk about Carolyn’s son, Jimmy (or Jimbo as many of his friends liked to call him), he was described as being a light to others and someone who always seemed to have a smile on his face. He was active, involved in sports and...
by Marcy Larson | Jan 28, 2021 | Grief, Podcast
Well-meaning people say these words to me all of the time – “You are so strong! I could never do what you do!” They mean that they admire me for what I have done, but I actually hate those words. For me, calling me ‘strong’ is, in fact,...
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