Qualified - Lessons in Loss

Send us Fan Mail Shocked by the depth of emotional pain he experienced following the death of his wife, Bob sought advice and counsel to ease his suffering.  He recalls the sadness, sleepless nights, loss of appetite and anxiety that plagued him in the early months but also began to discover a new gratitude that would be key to his healing. Bob shares his insights about the power of the mind and t...

Send us Fan Mail As bereaved parents know, certain dates and milestones can bring us to our knees.  Today, on my son's birthday, I wanted to share a story of answered prayer, hope for grievers and the message I saw on my son's computer "It is well with my soul". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNqo4Un2uZI&ab_channel=BethelMusic #itiswellwithmysoul #bereavedmom #griefmilesto...

Send us Fan Mail After receiving the news that her son’s germ cell cancer had returned, Mary realized she had only precious days left with Nate to say goodbye. A 10-year struggle followed as Mary grieved and questioned, until she discovered wisdom in the book of Ecclesiastes that would be the beginning of her journey back to joy. #notafraidtodie #germcellcancer  #sayhisname #betteristhedayofdeath

Send us Fan Mail Losing an only child brings a unique sort of pain and sadness that can be debilitating.  Christine shares openly about the impact of sudden death, the emotions associated with being a childless mom, and the struggles that come along with those early years of grieving.   Even after becoming a member of “the worst club in the world” Christine discovers the peace of finding purpose a...

Send us Fan Mail Growing up in a chaotic home, suffering abuse as a child and then marrying an addict finally led Christina to Al-Anon where she realized her mother was an alcoholic.  Longing for a healthy relationship with her, Christina sought to understand the disease of alcoholism and the grip it had on her mom. In this amazing story of recovery and redemption, Christina shares how her determi...

Send us Fan Mail Eight years after the sudden death of his brother, TJ opens up about his feelings of grief and confusion.  Along with his wife, Jamie, the couple ultimately decide to embrace the tragedy by memorializing their brother and friend with commissioned artwork, tattoos, the names of their children and with continued acts of kindness, generosity and creativity attributed to his life and...

Send us Fan Mail Following the unexpected death of her beloved father, Lauri is now faced with caring for her elderly mother, who she has had a tense relationship with for many years. While caring for her mom in her own home, Lauri decides to use the opportunity to open the doors of communication and delve deep into discussions about her feelings of mom's favoritism toward her siblings and ot...

Send us Fan Mail   During the holiday season, people grieving the loss of a loved one can experience more intense feelings of sadness and despair.  In this episode, I talk with Christine, another bereaved mom, who lost her daughter in a tragic motorcycle accident four years ago.    Christine and I openly share our low points as well as valuable lessons learned to offer comfort to any struggling in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, “How I Contributed to My Daughter’s Pain”, Susan shares her story about breaking the cycle of family trauma.  Concerned about her daughters’ depression and alcohol abuse, she discovers how taking responsibility for her part in the family dynamic would be the first step in setting them both free.  #contributedtomydaughterspain #breakthecycleoffamilytrauma #Impartof...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Kevin gives us a glimpse into the life of a special needs child caretaker.  He talks about his daughter’s seizure disorder and how caring for her changed the course of his life. Kevin also revisits his teenage years and discusses his mother’s bipolar and suicide.  He ultimately discovers the connection between suffering and love during a cathartic moment in the p...

Send us Fan Mail Join me on Episode 6 as I talk with Kimberly about how a series of traumatic events early in life resulted in her depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and thoughts of suicide. Kimberly openly shares the details of how she was able to finally  break free from the pain she had been suppressing and allow forgiveness to enter in. National Alliance on Mental Illness  https://nami.org/ N...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I interview Jeff, a recovering addict turned pastor, who has an incredible story to share!  Jeff talks about being a drug addict locked up and how losing his family and self-respect brought him to a place he never imagined he would be. While behind bars, a transformation took place that would radically change the course of his life.  Listen in as Jeff shares an in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we meet Debra, an amazing breast cancer survivor who shares important information about her triple negative breast cancer fears and overall anxiety about cancer.  She also discusses what to expect when going through treatment as well as practical advice for friends, family and caregivers. Debra talks about her emotional and mental state during this time, the physi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Elijah bravely shares his story about teenage trauma and the death of a friend.  Struggling with the pain associated with his mother’s mental health problems, followed by the death of his high school friend, he experienced depression and overwhelming sadness. Listen in as Elijah shares about the freedom associated with being vulnerable and turning to back to his s...

Send us Fan Mail Join me today for a candid discussion with my first guest on the unique grief associated with the death of a grandchild.  Olivia openly shares her deep pain and struggle to process the emotions she experienced during Avery's diagnosis with a rare form of cancer, DIPG, the horrible disease that ultimately took her life. https://averystrongdipg.org/ #survivingthelossofmygrandch...

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode, I share my story about surviving the death of my son and life after traumatic loss.   I explain the feelings I experienced in my grief and how to go on after a child dies. Email:  callmequalified@gmail.com #survivingthedeathofmyson #lifeaftertraumaticloss #survivingasabereavedmom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCp-8rbmNJdYB2UqMDBpDFQ/