In this episode of The Deep C, host Sam Taylor speaks with Carolyn, mom to four beautiful babies. When Carolyn's second baby Malcolm was 5 months old he was diagnosed with leukemia. In an instant, Carolyn and her partner were airlifted to CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) and admitted, during covid, while she was pregnant with their third child. For almost 6 months, Carolyn lived at CHEO with Malcolm while he received treatment. The hospital became Carolyn's home, and the nurses and doctors her family.

When Malcolm's treatment was complete and Carolyn and her partner were preparing to return home to North Bay, their team ran tests that determined Malcolm's cancer had returned, and it was terminal.  Carolyn bravely and lovingly shares the days leading up to Malcolm's passing, and the hours after. She does this for families like her, who are palliative or bereaved so that they don't feel alone and can find connection in this place of pain and uncertainty. Carolyn gives words to some of the most deep and profound emotions we can feel as parents, and she does it all with a grace and honesty that will expand your entire heart.

This episode covers child loss, bereavement and the death of a small child. When Carolyn begins to share about Malcolm's passing, there is a break where the host lets you know the conversation is shifting to sharing details about his death. Please sit with this information, take a break, and give yourself the space to decide if you'd like to continue listening. While Carolyn's description of Malcolm's passing is full of love, it may also cause triggers for listeners. Please be loving with yourself, and reach out for support. Below are the supports Carolyn used, as well as the supports the host mentions at the end of the episode.  This episode is dedicated to Malcolm 💛 

https://rogerneilsonhouse.ca/

https://wellspring.ca/online-programs/programs/all-programs/parents-of-children-with-cancer-support-group/

https://cedoughertyconsulting.org/

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