Samantha Skype chats with Becky, a writer and student from Halifax, whose dad died from ALS. They talk about the difficulties that come with watching your parent die, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and Becky's process on writing a book about death.Our theme song is by David EmerySupport DPP on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/deadparentspodcastBuy a #DEADPARENTCLUB shirt here: https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/dead-parents-podcast

Episode 14 - Becky

Dead Parents Podcast is an honest discussion about parent death and grief and what it can mean to lose a parent/parents at a young age. We want to establish an accessible discussion around parent death and acknowledge that there are a lot of complicated feelings involved! Let's talk about your dead parents.

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Trigger Warning: Abuse, suicide In the last episode of Dead Parents Podcast, Samantha sits down with Steph, whose mom died in a public way when Steph was 15. They talk about PTSD, therapy, being honest about grief and death, and feeling the feelings.Thank you, sweet listeners, for the support, kindness, love, funds, and support throughout this project. It has meant the world to me. I have met so many wonderful, lovely, inspiring, honest and kind people through DPP. Thank you.

Last Episode - Steph

In this mini episode, Samantha looks back on how the podcast has changed her life and helped her healing process. If you're listening, thank you.

Episode 13 - Samantha Reflects

Matt's mom died when he was in his late 20s and in the midst of being in a new band. Samantha chats with Matt about how parent death can affect romantic relationships, making long term plans and bad decisions, weddings, and being an only child (#onlychildclub). Matt also graciously lends us a song to close out the episode. Our theme song is by Steve St. Pierre. (https://stevestpierre.bandcamp.com/)Our closing song is by Mama Today by Matt Steele off his first LP, Songs for Catherine Anne.(https://mattsteelemusic.bandcamp.com/)Support DPP on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/deadparentspodcastBuy a #DEADPARENTCLUB shirt here: https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/dead-parents-podcast

Episode 12 - Matt

Happy 2019! Samantha chats with Miranda, an artist who lost her father last year. They discuss funerals and how weird they are, how her art has helped her connect with her father, and they cry a little, too.

Episode 14 - Becky

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