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Have you lost all of your original family? The family you were born into is your family of origin. My sister in law talks about what it was like to lose hers. She shares the responsibility she felt as each one passed and then the emptiness of being alone. From the loss of her brother, through the soon passing of her dad, this story takes us on the beginning of her grief journey. 
We discuss topics like delayed grief, grieving one's self to death, having to decide to turn off life support, and losing your original family. 
We also delve into what helped and gave hope in this grieving process. 

The next podcast shares the two and half year journey that would follow her dad's death as she cared for her mother with dementia. Be sure to listen to Part 2.

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Have you ever felt like it was taboo to talk about a miscarriage?  My sister discusses what she went through when she miscarried at eighteen weeks pregnant.  
Why is it so awkward? What would be helpful to know before you are ever faced with a miscarriage?  How should we treat others who are going through this traumatic event? 
We discuss these questions along with hoping you will take the time to take care of yourself and give yourself permission to grieve if you are experiencing this loss. 
God has a plan and He will take you through this difficult journey. 

This is part of the Miscarriage and Grief series.

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How do children handle grief? My granddaughter shares her thoughts as she remembers her Papaw. She talks about the scariness of forgetting your loved one, sweet memories, and how she thinks we should help others when they grieve. 

This is part of the My Family's Grief series. 

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In this interview, my daughter-in-law talks about watching her husband grieve. She remembers "dad's" loving eyes and kind heart. We talk about keeping his memory alive for the grandkids and having to keep moving forward in life, although not to be mistaken with "getting over" someone's death. 

This is part of the My Family's Grief series.

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My son held his dad when he died. There is both grief and trauma to face after something like this. We discuss separating the two along with the dread that comes after this kind of loss. In addition, we analyze need, function, processing, and escaping as related to grief. 

This is part of the My Family's Grief series.

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Remi talks about everything from earballs to drifting a truck when it comes to his papaw. He talks about what it is like to have a wonderful grandfather, and then how much it hurt to lose him. He shares funny memories along with how he is coping with this today. His brother, Bare, wanted in on the interview, even though he was little when his papaw passed away. He adds his two cents at the end. 

This is part of the My Family's Grief series. 

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I interview my middle daughter-in-law about her memories and grief for her father-in-law. We talk about first impressions, the chickens, delayed grief, and keeping papaw's memory alive for her children. 

This episode is part of the My Family's Grief series.

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I interview my son about his dad's life and death. His dad had a huge impact on him and losing him has been devastating. He shares the good and the painful memories. He eludes to the spiritual doubts his dad's death has caused him.  We will answer how he has dealt with those in a future video. 

This is part of the My Family's Grief series. 

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Do you ever feel regret or guilt in relationship to your grief?  Do you wonder what you could have done differently, regret something you did, or feel guilt about something you did not do?  I think we all have some of these feelings as we mourn.  I explain mine and how I dealt with them.

This is episode 7 in My Grief series.

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Grief is a heavy stressor and hard on your physical body.  What can you do to make sure you are equipped to bear the weight of this grief journey?  From food to rest and more, these are some things you probably know, but could use a gentle reminder at a time when it is hard to think straight. 

This is episode 6 in My Grief series. 

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