Episode 47: Tamzyn and Jacque’s Mom

I will never forget the subject line of the email sent by today’s guest, Charne, a few weeks ago. It simply read, ‘Lightning Struck Twice.’ Charne’s journey with grief started 8 years ago when her youngest daughter died from a freak accident...

Episode 46: Adam’s Mom

Honestly, today’s interview was a sort of scary prospect for me. I don’t like thinking too far into the future. Ten years, twenty years, thirty years, even the idea of having that much time without Andy in my life and as an active part of our family is too...

A Summer Remembered

As August 15th gets closer and closer on the calendar, I find myself feeling more emotional as well. I think back to 2 years ago and what my life was like then. Honestly, that summer really did sort of revolve around Andy. He had struggled in school in the past and I...

Episode 45: David’s Dad

The words ‘grief’ and ‘improv’ are certainly ones that do not naturally seem to go together. When I think of grief, I think of extreme sadness. I might also think of guilt, anger or numerous other negative emotions. Rarely, if ever, would I...

Episode 44: Rory’s Mom

One day, almost 3 year old, red-headed Rory was outside playing while on a family vacation to Florida. She suddenly fell to the ground and cried out. Rory’s mom, Mary, ran up to her and found that her entire left side was paralyzed. Mary frantically had her mom...