📢 What happens when grief stacks upon grief, and you're the one everyone turns to for strength?

In this deeply moving episode, Teresa sit down with Laverne and Nate Hill—beloved grandparents of Joshie, and parents to LaWayna—to explore their journey through overwhelming grief, family resilience, and the silent burden of always being “the strong one.” From losing nine loved ones in a single year to the generational ripple effects of unspoken trauma, this conversation invites listeners to pause, reflect, and recognize the grief that often goes unnoticed.

💬 If you’re walking a path of grief and need someone to talk to, I invite you to reach out— you don’t have to carry this alone.

Key Topics Discussed:

✔️ The weight of losing nine loved ones in one year

✔️ The unique and often overlooked grief of grandparents

✔️ Early trauma and how unresolved grief follows us through life

✔️ The challenge of grieving while supporting your children

✔️ Gender and military influences on how grief is expressed

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

✅ Grief is not a competition—every loss impacts differently, and all grief is valid.

✅ Grandparents often suppress their own grief to support their children and still need space to heal.

✅ Early, unresolved trauma can show up decades later if never processed.

✅ "Being strong" for others shouldn't mean neglecting your own grief.

✅ Honoring loved ones can be simple, sacred, and ongoing—through photos, traditions, or daily rituals.

Powerful Quotes from this Episode:

💭 “I felt like my grief was lesser the theirs…because it impacted them more.” – LaVerne

💭 “It was hard to breathe, just watching your child go through that and knowing there was nothing you could do to take the pain away.” – LaVerne

💭 “I didn’t cry for years…because someone had to stand. Someone had to hold it together.” - Nat

Shoutouts and Mentions:

✨ Joshie’s Legacy: Paw Patrol-themed celebration of life, “It’s a cousin” t-shirts, favorite taco place tradition, daycare donation & scholarship in his name.

🌷 Bereaved Mother’s Day: Reserve Your Spot https://livingaftergrief.com/bereavedmothersday

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