Episode 38: Raising Awareness, Saving Lives -- The Story of Simmons3

In this powerful episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sit down with Dawn Simmons and Katie DeRouen of Simmons3, a nonprofit born from unimaginable tragedy. On December 17, 2021, Dawn’s three youngest children — Lindy, Christopher, and Kamryn — were killed in a horrific crash caused by a drunk driver. Dawn survived with critical injuries, and Katie, her oldest daughter, was left to navigate the heartbreaking aftermath.Together, Dawn and Katie share their family’s journey through grief, resilience, and purpose. We talk about the night that changed everything, the birth of Simmons3, and their mission to save lives and honor their loved ones. This conversation is raw, real, and deeply inspiring.Learn more about Simmons3 and support their mission at:🌎 https://www.simmons3.orgTo purchase my book, Grief Sucks (But Your Life Doesn't Have To), visit: https://a.co/d/bOWYcDh📝 FREE resources if you're struggling with grief: https://www.brookecarlock.org/resources💬 HelpTexts offers a full year of personalized grief support direct to your phone! Sign up using my link to save 10%! https://helptexts.com/brookecarlock🔔 Subscribe for more content and share this video with someone who might need it. Together, let's navigate through grief with understanding and hope.❤️ Your Thoughts Matter: Share your experiences or tips in the comments below. Your story could be the light someone needs in their dark times.✏️ Take a quiz:What's Your Grief Personality? https://ivlv.me/WuC3AHow Well Are You Balancing Life and Grief? https://ivlv.me/aYpqV✅Sign up to my monthly newsletter here: https://www.brookecarlock.org/newsletter💬 Honest Conversations on grief-related topics.🎥 Behind-The-Scenes Videos showcasing real, unfiltered grief experiences.📚 Insightful Articles & Resource Links to guide you through your grief journey.🌟 Exclusive Details & Offers on upcoming products and services designed to support you.*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. Some posts may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.Things I talk about:#grief #mentalhealth #Grief #griefjourney #depression #loss #grievingmommy #healing #healingvibes #remember #trauma #gonetoosoon #bereavement #griefstages #griefrecovery #posttraumaticgrowth #dailyaffirmations #griefsupport #griefsucks #grief #childloss #parentloss #lifehacks #normalizegrief #grieveoutloud #death #griefeducator #Grieving #HealingJourney #SelfCareInGrief #GriefAndHope #InspirationalTips #GriefAwareness #MentalHealth #OvercomingGrief #GriefJourney #GriefHealing.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mourning-coffee-podcast6618/donations