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How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies

Author
Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette
Published
Fri 05 Apr 2024
Episode Link
https://every1dies.org/2024/s5e01-how-to-cope-when-a-complicated-parent-dies/

Parental death in midlife may result in lingering feelings of loneliness, feeling alone on the earth for the first time in their lives. Their death can bring back memories of former losses, unresolved conflicts, and doubts about life’s purpose. Knowing that we are not alone as we struggle with this change in our life can help adjust to a world without our parents.

In this Episode:

  • 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone
  • 00:20 – Intro
  • 06:10 – Recipe of the Week, Ding Dong Cake
  • 08:11 – Palm Beach’s Pet Cemetery
  • 10:22 – Interview: Coping with the Death of a Complicated Parent
  • 43:54 – Outro

Unpacking the Aftermath of a Parent’s Death
Noelle cared for her mom while on hospice. We visited her a few months after her mother’s death as she discussed the challenges, emotions and positive coping techniques she uses.

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