by Marcy Larson | Feb 17, 2022 | Grief, Podcast
I have a distinct memory of a promise made on the night that Andy died when our broken, little family stayed together in Peter’s hospital room. Eric and I could not sleep so we went out in a little area that overlooked the city of Grand Rapids. Eric said these...
by Marcy Larson | Feb 3, 2022 | Grief, Podcast
When I started thinking about what to write about for today’s guests, Traci and Michelle, a song immediately came into my head. Perhaps it is because both of these women describe their children as ‘old souls’, but an old song came to mind. The song is, ‘You’ve Got a...
by Marcy Larson | Jan 27, 2022 | Grief, Podcast
Shortly after her son Ray died in 2001, Darla’s neighbor, Kay, walked up to Darla’s front step. Kay told Darla that she recognized Darla’s pain because she, too, had lost her son at the age of 10. When Darla asked her how long ago her son had died,...
by Marcy Larson | Jan 13, 2022 | Grief, Podcast
I have a confession to make. I have been lying to you all for almost two and a half years now. In my defense, I did not know that I was lying so I guess maybe technically, it is not a lie, but I do need to apologize regardless. I have said from the very first Always...
by Marcy Larson | Jan 6, 2022 | Grief, Podcast
Courageous. Brave. Strong. These are words that people often use to describe those of us who are bereaved parents. ‘You’re so strong! I could never do what you are able to do!’ Statements like this actually irritate me somewhat. I am not courageous...
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