Love that Does Not Die with author Jennifer Collins

Jennifer Collins, author, is a retired professor and physical therapist whose professional career spanned forty years. She held many titles during those years, but “Mom” was the one that brought her the most joy; her close-knit family was the center...

Episode 140 of the Once Shattered: Picking up the Pieces podcast, hosted by ROC Vox Podcast Network, titled "Love that Does Not Die with author Jennifer Collins" was published on January 16, 2025 and runs 48 minutes.

January 16, 2025 ·48m · Once Shattered: Picking up the Pieces

Summary

Jennifer Collins, author, is a retired professor and physical therapist whose professionalcareer spanned forty years. She held many titles during those years, but “Mom” was theone that brought her the most joy; her close-knit family was the center of her universe.Her debut novel, Comfort in the Wings, emerged from Jennifer’s devastatingexperiences with the loss of several immediate family members, including two of herthree children. Tragedy in her life brought an understanding that seemingly oppositefeelings - joy and profound sadness or gratitude and anger – can exist at the very samemoment. Striving to articulate those emotions compelled her to bring a seldom heardvoice into fiction. Supporting loved ones through chronic illness, substance use, mentalhealth struggles and sudden loss, Jennifer was struck by the toll that stigma andjudgement take on people who are grieving. Her books delve into meaningfulconversations about these issues without preaching or politicizing highly personalissues.Encouraged by readers’ response, Jennifer wrote two more books, creating the LoveThat Does Not Die Trilogy. Jennifer enjoys writing about the quest for joy and gratitudeafter grief, especially celebrating signs in nature from lost loved ones or finding healingnear water. Most recently, the MartinArts Council recognized her as their 2023 LiteraryArts Award Winner. She also considers herself an advocate for compassion andkindness, and volunteers at a hospice home.When not writing, Jennifer feels blessed to run a family business alongside her eldest son. For more information about the books goto: www.wordsinthewingspress.comOur Hosts:Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders and for their family members. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.com  Linda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, to honor their daughter’s wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated.Paperback: and Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X      Audiobook:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/B08R6LRPDS      Linda and Jack can also be reached through the book website:  https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at [email protected]  Ellen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers, a non-profit charity providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.comRecorded at ROC Vox Recording & Production Studios, Rochester, NY  rocvox.com

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