EPISODE · Apr 20, 2025 · 15 MIN
Empty Chairs in the Springtime: Grieving Through Easter and Memorial Day
from Logan's Voice · host Doug Ballinger - Logan's Dad
Spotify Episode DescriptionIn this deeply personal episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug Ballinger, Logan’s dad, opens up about the hidden weight of spring holidays like Easter and Memorial Day for those grieving a traumatic loss.When the world is celebrating rebirth, family gatherings, and remembrance, many are quietly navigating the pain of an empty chair, an untouched Easter basket, or ashes resting in a cabinet instead of a gravesite.Doug reflects on what it means to survive these holidays while carrying the memory of a son lost to fentanyl poisoning. He shares stories, speaks Logan’s name, and offers comfort to those who feel out of step with the season’s joy.If you're grieving during a time of blooming flowers and waving flags, this episode reminds you:You are not alone.Your grief is valid.And your love still matters.🌱 Listen in for stories, rituals, and reflections from the heart of a father who refuses to let silence have the last word.🔗 Visit logansvoice.com for access to Logan's Swag, our online store. Wear the message. Make a difference.#LogansVoice #GriefAndHolidays #FentanylAwareness #EmptyChair #EasterGrief #MemorialDayGrief #GoneTooSoon #GrievingParents #OverdoseAwareness #TraumaticLoss #GriefSupport #SpeakTheirName #DougAndLogan #LoveAndLoss #OneMoreDay #EndTheStigma
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Spotify Episode DescriptionIn this deeply personal episode of Logan’s Voice, Doug Ballinger, Logan’s dad, opens up about the hidden weight of spring holidays like Easter and Memorial Day for those grieving a traumatic loss.When the world is celebrating rebirth, family gatherings, and remembrance, many are quietly navigating the pain of an empty chair, an untouched Easter basket, or ashes resting in a cabinet instead of a gravesite.Doug reflects on what it means to survive these holidays while carrying the memory of a son lost to fentanyl poisoning. He shares stories, speaks Logan’s name, and offers comfort to those who feel out of step with the season’s joy.If you're grieving during a time of blooming flowers and waving flags, this episode reminds you:You are not alone.Your grief is valid.And your love still matters.🌱 Listen in for stories, rituals, and reflections from the heart of a father who refuses to let silence have the last word.🔗 Visit logansvoice.com for access to Logan's Swag, our online store. Wear the message. Make a difference.#LogansVoice #GriefAndHolidays #FentanylAwareness #EmptyChair #EasterGrief #MemorialDayGrief #GoneTooSoon #GrievingParents #OverdoseAwareness #TraumaticLoss #GriefSupport #SpeakTheirName #DougAndLogan #LoveAndLoss #OneMoreDay #EndTheStigma
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Empty Chairs in the Springtime: Grieving Through Easter and Memorial Day
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