Holding the Light

It’s so hard to move forward after the loss of a child. Hard for grieving parents to find their place in the world; to maintain their role as a parent, a daughter, son, or friend. Remembering who  th…

When you are suffering with the most difficult grief of child loss, in your deepest despair, you sometimes question your mental well-being. But how do you know when grief becomes a mental health cris…

Is grief different for parents of only children?  Charlie Hartman’s answer surprised us.  But what didn’t, is the lifetime of grief she now bears after the death of her 30-year-old son, Alec. Her voi…

When Lisa Reilich suddenly lost her 18-year-old daughter Maiah in a tragic accident in 2020, she dug deeper into the meaning of “transitioning” and discovered new ways to know her daughter, and, cont…

Grieving the loss of your child is very personal—and private—until your loss becomes part of a national tragedy. Deb Roberts shared her grief with people around the country, as we held our collective…

Four words a parent never wants to hear: your child has cancer. How would you talk with your 11-year old child about his own mortality? We wondered, when you anticipate your child's death, when does …

The holidays are especially challenging for grieving families.  Colby and I were honored to talk with Mark Jose, a professional grief counselor, longtime Hospice volunteer, and grief support group fa…

If you tuned into our most recent podcast, you had the opportunity to meet Amanda Garay, who bravely shared the loss of her younger brother Chris, to suicide. This week, we are joined by Amanda’s and…

Siblings are your first friends, the keeper of your earliest childhood memories, the people you expect and plan to be part of your future. In this week’s podcast, Amanda Garay shares her deep love, a…

What is the grief season? For parents of child loss, it is often the days, weeks and months that surround the date their child died There is a distinct, time leading up to the moments of before, and …

Imagine, for a moment, rushing to a hospital after learning your child has been in an accident, only to discover that there is no chance of survival. Helen Beesley has lived this nightmare, and share…

Losing a sibling often changes the way you view your existence in the world. Brothers and sisters are the keepers of childhood memories, and are expected to be part of your future. Holly MacKenzie lo…

Supporting a grieving friend who has lost a child doesn't, and shouldn't end. Ever. Because you don't "get over" it, or move on.  It is a lifelong journey. Which is why we're continuing our conversat…

This is our first of  a special two-episode interview, sharing our personal experiences of how friends and family can support a grieving family after child loss. Colby and I are joined by our longtim…

When your baby dies prematurely from miscarriage, stillbirth, or soon after giving birth, for many, the hope of becoming a parent dies, too. In this week's podcast, I had the privilege of spending ti…

When your child has been gone from this Earth for almost as long as he had lived, you are a true survivor of child loss. In this week's episode, Ann Ryan remembers the sudden loss of her only son Ern…

Grief is a very personal journey, especially for couples grieving the loss of a child. Each person processes differently, each in their own way, and in their own time.  In this week's episode, Ed Gou…

Surviving child loss seems insurmountable most days for grieving parents.  But what happens when the unimaginable happens to your family again?  Emily Bessey shares her heartbreaking journey of losin…

Join us this week as we talk with Linda Hartkopf, who shares her very personal story
about losing her 25-year-old son Dylan to the disease of addiction. Linda bravely recounts when her son's substanc…

Welcome to a podcast created for grieving families of child loss, and the people who support us.  A place to share our stories of hope and healing.

Our opening trailer will shed some light on who we a…