Episode 217: Dane’s Mom

Some of my favorite interviews are ones where the child whose story we tell reminds me of my Andy. I tend to get a little more emotional during those interviews because I am reminded of stories in my own past. I feel a special connection to these mothers as I see a...

Episode 214: Ethan’s Mom

Timing. It is said that timing is everything. Although timing may not be everything, it does make a great impact on so much in life The other day, I lost a precious earring that my husband had given to me as a gift. We looked and looked for the earring thinking it was...

Episode 213: Eric C’s Mom

When faced with a storm, cows and buffaloes react in quite different ways. As the storm approaches, cows gather and attempt to run away from the storm. By doing this, the cow actually ends up running with the storm, thus spending more time and misery in the storm...

Episode 212: Vulnerability and Grief

Vulnerability is defined by dictionary.com as ‘willingness to show emotion or to allow one’s weaknesses to be seen or known; willingness to risk being emotionally hurt’. It is a wonder that anyone would ever allow themselves to be vulnerable. If you are a...

Episode 211: Austin & Kurt’s Mom

No one wants to be a drug addict. No one would choose that for themselves. It is a really hard life. Each day is spent worrying about how you can get more drugs or get the money to get more drugs. After the addiction takes hold, it no longer feels like a choice to...