Episode 293: Persy’s Mom

When Britt’s 4-year-old son, Persy, died from cancer 18 months ago, Britt says that she was shocked. Now, you may question why Britt says she was shocked. Persy suffered from cancer for almost two years before dying. He underwent treatment after treatment both...

Episode 292: Keenan’s Mom

I am quite sure I have never spoken with a parent whose child had their own Wikipedia page, but Erin’s son, Keenan Cahill, does. Certainly, when Keenan was born, Erin did not ever imagine that someday, he would become an internet celebrity. From an early age,...

Episode 291: Lydia’s Mommy

When today’s guest, Danielle, went into her 21-month-old daughter Lydia’s room to wake her from a nap on Christmas Day 2022, she noted how peaceful Lydia looked. She began to gently rub her back to rouse her gradually, but Lydia did not move. Danielle...

Episode 288: Rob’s Dad

When Larry lost his son, Rob, to suicide six years ago, Larry was devasted. He immediately found a grief counselor and signed up to be in a grief support group. After two months of waiting, he attended his first support group meeting. He said he did not expect to like...

Episode 287: Drew’s Mom

I have been told that my podcast is an important part of the therapy process for many grieving parents. Today is the first time, however, that I have interviewed someone whose therapist instructed her to reach out to me and be on my podcast as a guest. When...