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What happens when a mother loses her child—and chooses to live bigger than grief?

In this heart-opening episode of Grief to Growth, Brian D. Smith sits down with Melissa Hull—author of Dear Drew: Creating a Life Bigger Than Grief, speaker, and coach—on the very day her book launches.

Melissa shares the heartbreaking story of her 4½-year-old son Drew’s drowning, and how that unimaginable pain became the foundation for a new life of purpose, faith, and healing. But this isn’t a story of “moving on.” It’s about carrying love forward, rewriting the rules of grief, and honoring your child’s life through your own.

💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• 💔 Why the traditional grief model often fails parents
• 🌱 How Melissa transformed guilt into growth through mindfulness and creativity
• ✍️ The healing power of writing, art, and telling your story
• 🧘‍♀️ Simple practices to stay connected to your loved one in spirit
• 📚 The letter from a stranger that saved Melissa’s life
• 💬 Why continuing the relationship with your child is not only possible—but necessary

🔗 Links & Resources:

• 💜 Buy Melissa’s book, Dear Drew: Creating a Life Bigger Than Grief
  ➤ https://melissahull.com
  
  
• 🛟 Free Water Safety Resources (a cause close to Melissa’s heart):
  ➤ https://melissahull.com
  
  
• 📬 Join Brian’s Substack for more grief and growth insights:
  ➤ https://grieftogrowth.substack.com
  
  

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GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy

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