In recognition of National Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (Nov. 22), today's episode features a deeply heartfelt conversation with a remarkable pareavor, Carol Krawiec. Carol has endured the unimaginable, losing three of her five sons, with her most recent loss being to suicide.

She opens her heart and shares the stories of her boys, the weight of navigating suicide loss, and how God's steady presence has carried her and her husband, Fran, through overwhelming grief. Carol speaks honestly about mental illness, addiction, guilt, questions, and the lifelong ache of losing a child.

Although this episode focuses on suicide loss, the wisdom, comfort, and hope Carol offers are meaningful for every grieving parent.

Carol and her husband Francis have been married for 48 years.  Carol is a retired Special Education teacher. For over 50 years she worked to develop programs for children and adults with special needs in the community, the classroom and in local churches. Carol is currently a Leader with Grieving Moms Finding Hope and conducts several Zoom Groups each week. She has also been a speaker and group leader for Umbrella Ministries. Carol and Fran facilitate a BASIS support group for parents that have experienced child loss each month in Cape May County, NJ.

After the inconceivable loss of her 3 sons, it has become Carol's desire that none of her pain would be wasted, but rather used by God to strengthen the hearts of others walking the journey of child loss.

Connect with Carol: [email protected] 

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We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of:

Lara Ann was born on November 17 and is forever 15.

Timothy Krawiec was born on November 17 and is forever 27.

Benjamin Krawiec was born on November 21 and is forever 32.

Matthew Conte was born on November 22 and is forever 36.

Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child's name and date so we can honor them, too.

The special song written for our children's birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.

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Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.

It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.

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