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Living Children Come First After Loss
August 8, 2023
My wife and I have lost two children, and we have three living children. One day, my wife spoke to me about her ambivalence about visiting the graves of our deceased children. Urge to Visit Cemetery “You know Ken,” she said. “Sometimes I have thoughts about visiting the unmarked graves where Carolyn and Matthew are buried in New York.” “It used to be a vague distant, almost undefined feeling rather than a crystal-clear thought. Then, like a puff of mystical smoke, it dissipated. It used to be that way, so I guess that’s why I never talked about it. Recently […]
Melissa Varela: Living in Love after the Death of a Child
August 8, 2023
At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends, Melissa Varela talks about self-care and love after a child dies. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Melissa-Varela-Living-in-Love-after-the-Death-of-a-Child.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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David Paul: Focusing on the Love After the Death of a Child
August 8, 2023
At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends, David Paul talks about having a relationship with your child after they die. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/David-Paul-Focusing-on-the-Love-After-the-Death-of-a-Child.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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David Paul: Continuing Bonds
August 8, 2023
At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends, David Paul talks about continuing bonds after the death of a child . https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/David-Paul-Continuing-Bonds.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Karen Bienz: Building Your Grief Toolbox
August 8, 2023
At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends Steven’s mom, Karen Bienz, talks about the importance of building a grief toolbox, one small step at a time. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Karen-Bienz-Building-Your-Grief-Toolbox.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Glen Lord: Substance Use and Harm Reduction
August 8, 2023
At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends Glen Lord talks about the complications of a having a child with substance use issues. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Glen-Lord-Substance-Use-and-Harm-Reduction.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Glen Lord: Shame, Guilt and Stigma Due to Death by Substance Use
August 7, 2023
At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends Glen Lord talks about the complications of a death of a loved one due to substance use. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Glen-Lord-Shame-Guilt-and-Stigma-Due-to-Death-by-Substance-Use.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Glen Lord: SADOD
August 7, 2023
At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends Glen Lord talks about the organization, Support After a Death by Overdose (SADOD). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Glen-Lord-SADOD.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Pat Thomas: Find Help After a Loss
August 7, 2023
At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends Pat Thomas talks about finding supporting people in your grief journey. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Pat-Thomas-Find-Help-After-a-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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