From Serving Families to Losing Her Own: Kristin Helmers on Military Life, Grief, and Vincent's Legacy

 In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Kristin Helmers for a conversation about military families, motherhood, and navigating profound loss. Kristin shares her work as a Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist, where she connects military families with resources and support during deployments. She also reflects on raising three sons while her husband served in the military and the community that became an extended family along the way.Kristin also shares the story of her oldest son, Vincent, who passed away from brain cancer during his senior year of high school. She reflects on his diagnosis, the months that followed, and the memories that continue to shape her life today. Throughout the conversation, Kristin speaks about the importance of community, honoring Vincent's legacy through the Stand By Me Foundation, and finding purpose through service even after experiencing unimaginable loss. It's an honest conversation about family, resilience, and carrying love forward.