Episode 67: Messages From Heaven

For grieving people, Christmastime is undoubtedly, NOT ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ that is sung about in the classic song. I would say that for grieving parents, this is especially true. Christmas is such a time of joy for children and no matter...

Episode 66: Daryn’s Mom

In 2007, today’s guest, Kim, had a pretty comfortable life. She was happily married with three beautiful young children. She had gone back to school and was finishing her master’s degree to become a therapist. After going through struggles when she was...

Episode 65: Zach’s Mom

Today’s guest, Robyn Karns, knows hardship – she has experienced abuse, widowhood, a miscarriage, and divorce, but 17 months ago, her life was absolutely rocked to the core. Robyn lost her firstborn and her best friend, Zach. She wondered how she would be...

Episode 62: Hannah Christine’s Mom

I have often thought how nice it would be if I could just wear a sign around my neck that said, “I am grieving. My child is dead. Be nice to me.” I think others might go out of their way to be a little more kind. They might ask if they could do an errand...

Episode 14: Derek’s Mom

Today is Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, a day in which we are supposed to feel grateful and thankful for all that we have. For a grieving parent, feeling thankful seems like a foreign concept, a distant memory. After Andy’s death, those grateful...