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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 1H 1M

From Pain to Purpose: Steve & Carol Riggs on Healing After Suicide

from The MisFitNation · host Richard LaMonica

What happens when unimaginable loss becomes a calling to help others heal? In this moving episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Steve and Carol Riggs, the parents of U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Riggs, who tragically took his life after returning from Afghanistan. Devastated by grief, Steve and Carol experienced a life-changing spiritual awakening that transformed their pain into purpose. Their journey led them to write the powerful book “The Journey from Pain to Purpose,” a guide for families navigating grief, trauma, and suicide loss. Together, they now help others find light in the darkest moments, offering hope, healing, and a roadmap through despair. This conversation is about faith, love, loss, and how even tragedy can lead to a mission that saves lives.  🎯 Subscribe | Like | Share | 📌 Watch the FULL episode right here: https://www.YouTube.com/@The_MisFitNation 🌐 Connect with us at www.themisfitnation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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