Miscarriage. Stillbirth. Perinatal death. Words that do not belong in the same universe as hope. The baby blanket is packed away. The crib dismantled. The nursery door is closed…like the broken heart of a mother who never got to be one, like a dad who may not even have known his coming role.

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For families experiencing a miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death, the “baby story” either never got written or was so short that the second page of the Baby Book remains blank forever. How can a footprint that may only exist in the dreams of a young woman make such an impact and cause so much grief?

My guest today is Cathi Lammert, a bereaved mom, author of Angelic Presence: Short Stories of Solace and Hope After the Loss of A Baby and past president of Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Inc. whose mission is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life. You can learn more about SHARE visiting their website, www.nationalshare.org or by calling 800-821-6819.

Please send your thoughts, comments, or suggestions to us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.griefinc.com.

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How can a miniature horse named Precious help a child heal a grieving heart?

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My guest today is Abby Mosher, the Founder and Executive Director of Tomorrow’s Rainbow, Inc. an innovative grief support program for grieving children in Coconut Creek, Florida. She is a pioneer in combining the therapeutic benefits of horses with facilitated peer support groups to provide a highly effective, comprehensive and innovative approach to children’s grief support. Tune in to meet a miniature horse named Precious and Floyd, a 100 pound pig …oh…and Abby too! You can learn more about Tomorrow’s Rainbow by visiting their website, http://www.tomorrowsrainbow.org/ or by calling 954-978-2390.

Please send your thoughts, comments, or suggestions to us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.griefinc.com.

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Do you worry that your own memories will fade over time? Or that your loved one will be forgotten?

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How can we preserve those precious moments of LIFE when all we can remember is the pain and sadness and GRIEF? Are there ways to hold on to the joys of a loved one’s life long after the casseroles have quit coming and the headstone grows mossy with age?

My guests today are Claire McHan of Heart-in-Diamond, David Navarrete of PureCountry.com and Andrew Jorgensen of Remembered.com. , all companies who offer some very unique ways for us to memorialize our loved ones.

You can learn more about each of my guests by visiting: www.heart-in-diamond.com. (diamond jewelry), www.griefstore.com (memorial tribute blanket) or www.remembered.com (an on-line memorial tribute site).

Please send your thoughts, comments, or suggestions to us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.griefinc.com.

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Did you know that there are more than two million children and teens in the United States who are grieving the death of their moms or dads and that they are at much greater risk for psychological and behavioral problems than other kids? 1 out of every 20 children will experience the death of a parent before the age of 16. How can baking cookies or having a family movie night or attending a baseball game and eating a hot dog help these children grow through their grief to move from surviving to thriving?

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My guest today is Laura Munts, of the Family Lives On Foundation, a non-profit organization that uses tradition fulfillment to focus on the LIFE STORY rather than talking about the “death story”. Children and their family chose a cherished tradition to recreate in celebration of their parent’s life and find healing in baking the cookies or having a picnic in the park. You can learn more about The Family Lives On Foundation by visiting: www.familyliveson.org or calling 610 458-1690.

Please send your thoughts, comments, or suggestions to us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.griefinc.com.

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Can a dog be a grief specialist? When crisis or disaster strikes a community or an individual, who responds to help restore hope and renew faith? Today we are going to meet two members of a very unique disaster response team and talk with them about their work and their mission.

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My guests today are Ralph Buchhorn & Georgie of The Extra Mile K9 Crisis Response Program in San Diego, CA. Join me as we explore how dogs and other animals can bring a sense of hope and healing in the midst of disaster. You can learn more about The Extra Mile K9 Crisis Response Program by visiting www.faceofcrisis.org.

Please send your thoughts, comments, or suggestions to us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.griefinc.com.

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Suicide. The very word seems shrouded in pain, mystery, and sorrow. It is huge topic, but one that is usually avoided or whispered about. No one wants to talk about suicide and those who are thinking about it or have had a loved one die by suicide often find themselves isolated and alone. Men and women, adults and children, the rich and the poor, people of all ages complete suicide. It knows no stranger. No one is immune to the tragedy of suicide.

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My guest today is Dr. Bob Baugher, a professor at Highline Community College in Des Moines, Washington where he teaches courses in psychology, death and dying, suicide intervention and other topics. He is the author of 9 books, including After Suicide Loss: Coping With Your Grief. Dr. Bob is a suicide intervention trainer with the Washington State Youth Suicide Prevention Program and a trainer for ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) by Livingworks Education, Inc.

The myths are many, the fears are great and the silence is deafening when it comes to suicide. September is national suicide awareness month and we are going to open the door and meet this very difficult topic head on.

You can find Dr. Bob’s books at the Grief Store (www.griefstore.com ) or at [email protected]. Please send your suggestions to us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.griefinc.com.

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Most of us meet only one face of grief at a time, although any change brings about many challenges. But how does one survive when grief keeps knocking on the door, again and again? Who do you grieve for first? How do you get up in the morning, wondering if there will be another knock at the door or a phone call that sends the world spinning in a different direction?

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My guest today is Harriet Hodgson, who, in one year, faced the death of 4 of her family members including her daughter. Left to raise her twin grandchildren, Harriet, an independent journalist for more than 35 years, turned to what she knew…writing…to find a path to healing. She used her writing skills to find a way out of the incredible darkness that overpowered her in 2007.

Join me as we explore ways to survive multiple losses and use the power of writing as a healing tool. You can learn more about Harriet and her books by visiting: http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&field-author=Harriet%20Hodgson&page=1&rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AHarriet%20Hodgson or http://thegrieftoolbox.com/users/harriet-hodgson.

Please send your thoughts, comments, or suggestions to us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.griefinc.com.

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Where do you go when your heart is breaking, the grief is overwhelming and your family and friends have grown weary of your sadness? Who is there to listen to the seemingly endless stream of personal pain? Finding support systems and resources can be a daunting task, especially when the pain is so great that getting up off the couch is almost impossible.

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My guest this week is Pat Schwiebert, of Grief Watch in Portland, Oregon. Pat has been working in the area of bereavement for over40 years as a nurse, educator and counselor. She co-founded a number of support groups in the Portland area and was an early pioneer in providing home hospice care for AIDS patients in the 1970’s. She is the author of 8 books about grief and says her best teachers were those who were grieving the loss of special people in their lives and invited her to walk along side them in their sorrow.

Join me as we explore the power of being an intentional and caring presence. You can learn more about Grief Watch and their many grief resources by visiting www.griefwatch.com.

Thanks for our friend, Paul Alexander, for his song, I Am One Voice which is available on his website, www.griefsong.com. Please send your thoughts, comments, or suggestions to us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.griefinc.com.

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What’s there to be thankful for? When we are lost in the wilderness of grief, it is hard to imagine that there could be anything worth being grateful for. When we are busy tending our “Lost List”, it is nearly impossible to consider keeping a gratitude journal. Yet, this simple challenge and task can change the course of your grief journey.

My guest today is David Brooke, known as that “That Gratitude Guy.” He is the author of The Brooker’s Daily Gratitude Journal, Happiness Starts With Gratitude, and Gratitude Nuggets to Chew On. Having suffered multiple personal losses and family tragedies, David has found the tools and techniques to bounce back from any of life’s setbacks. He specializes in teaching people the benefits of living a life of gratitude, and specifically the advantages of using a daily gratitude journal.

Come with me as we attempt to move from grief to gratitude. It won’t make the trip any shorter, but it could ease some of the panic and the pain. It might give you some reasons for getting up every morning and it might even bring back a good memory or two. It’s worth a try! You can order David’s Gratitude Journal on his website or the Grief Inc. website.

Please send your thoughts, comments, or suggestions to us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.griefinc.com.

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Today we’re going to talk to a woman who has walked down the aisle towards happiness 3 times, yet each trip ended in sadness and loss. She, however, did not give up and kept searching for the “love of her life”. Eventually she found it, only to see it slip through her heartstrings one more time. In a world that seemed destined to be riddled with loss, how did she find hope?

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Join me as we meet Mara Barthel, a Gold Star military widow, an activist in grief support services, a volunteer extraordinaire and someone who has found a way to move from survive to thrive. We’re going to explore the differences between the grief of being divorced and of being widowed as well as share some coping tips for coping with grief.

Thanks for our friend, Paul Alexander, for his song, Who Am I Now? which is available on his website, www.griefsong.com.

Please send your thoughts, comments, or suggestions to us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.griefinc.com.

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