EPISODE · Mar 11, 2023 · 39 MIN
Charlie Hartman: Losing My Only Child
from Holding the Light: Sharing Hope After Child Loss · host Monica and Colby Charette
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 voice lights up when she says his name, as it brings her great joy to share his life and legacy. Charlie is very candid about Alec’s challenges with Aspberger’s Syndrome, and the struggles he faced with crippling anxiety and depression. But what you will remember most is this mother’s pride in sharing Alec’s talent as a gifted photographer, and the captivating images that now tell his story. We invite you to learn more about Alec and his talent by visiting his stunning collection of photography at www.alecphoto.com. You can also read Charlie and Alec’s story "A Gifted Maine Photographer Gone Too Soon" published in DownEast Magazine (March, 2022) https://downeast.com/photography/alec-hartman-a-gifted-maine-photographer/ What did you think? Share your feedback in a text message.Holding the Light is an original, monthly podcast created and hosted by Monica and Colby Charette, edited and produced by Monica Charette, with support from Julia Vigue and Sophia Speeckaert. EMAIL US ([email protected]) with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest. We also welcome you to visit us at ShineOnCass (www.shineoncass.org) where our family continues to Shine the Light of Cassidy.Our podcast’s theme music is As Long As You Love (Scarlet Wings) written and sung by Cindy Bullens, from the album Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth produced by Blue Lobster Records (1999). Available on CD or download at www.cidnybullens.com. Mention Holding the Light Podcast and receive a signed copy!Love what you heard? leave us a review on Apple Podcastsshare our podcast with others
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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 voice lights up when she says his name, as it brings her great joy to share his life and legacy. Charlie is very candid about Alec’s challenges with Aspberger’s Syndrome, and the struggles he faced with crippling anxiety and depression. But what you will remember most is this mother’s...
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