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SubscribeHave you suffered parental alienation after a death? Join Dr’s Heidi Horsley and their guest Patti Miliotis bereaved parent for a look at her family’s journey toward healing. It is never too late to heal! Award Winning Photographer and Jewelry Designer. She Co-founded the nonprofit Alex’s Team Foundation and in 2016 joined Barbara Hopkinson in 2016, as part of A Butterfly’s Journey, focusing her camera’s eye on faces of resilience.
Read MoreHave you considered theater as a healing activity after loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Tysha Scott bereaved spouse and trauma survivor for fresh ideas on shaking up your life. Tysha was a child performer and attended the famous “Fame” High school of Performing Arts in New York City. Today she continues to support the arts.
Read MoreEchoes of Earlier Losses Unfortunately, many of us have experienced multiple losses – either more than one sibling, a child/sibling, sibling/parent, sibling/grandchild, or partner/child. The death of my father three decades after losing my beloved sisters Margie and Jane, triggered feelings I kept dormant. When Margie and Jane died, I didn’t know what grief was. Siblings are the forgotten mourners and take on the role of caretakers. I fast tracked life, ignoring my own grief. I don’t recall Margie and Jane’s funerals. With my father, the experience was totally different. I was present for his last breath, spoke at the […]
Read MoreHow to Build Support After a Major Loss In this reflective account, the conversation centers on personal loss, the steady process of healing, and the search for meaning after overwhelming tragedies. The discussion highlights the journey of a survivor who has experienced multiple heartbreaking losses in a brief period. Through honest storytelling and creative expression, the guest shares how she has managed deep sorrow while still remaining open to hope. A Journey Marked by Sudden Loss The narrative begins with raw recollections of loss that reshaped a life. The guest, a school teacher and writer, recounts the devastating impact of […]
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