A Mother's Journey Through Grief

In today's episode of MaryLayo Talks, I’m with guest, Barbara Legere, to talk about her experience of losing a child to suicide. We discuss how she managed to cope following the death of her son, Keven, and what’s kept her going.

This covers:

• What was Keven like?
• How did he end his life?
• How did you deal with his death?
• What forms of support helped you with the grieving process?
• Did you find there was a stigma attached to suicide?
• Tell me about your book 'Keven’s Choice'?
• Tell me about your latest book 'Talk to Me I’m Grieving'?
• What should someone not say to a grieving person?
• How can someone help a person that's grieving?
• What advice would you give someone who's child is struggling with substance abuse and expressing suicidal thoughts?
• What advice would you give to someone who's recently lost their child?
• Bible verses for bereavement

Take time out. Delve into what may lie beyond a smile and listen in to the conversation.

Guest details:

Barbara Legere is the author of 'Keven's Choice – A Mother’s Journey Through Her Son’s Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide' and 'Talk to Me I'm Grieving – Supportive Ways to Help Someone Through Grief'. Barbara is an advocate for harm reduction and ending the stigma towards substance abuse and mental health issues.

Guest's website

MaryLayo's spiritual wellbeing tip: Meditate on the bible scriptures Psalm 34:18 and Matthew 5:4.

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