P1E1: The Beginning of the End of the Beginning

Trigger Warning: Today's episode contains a mother's perspective on death, grief, suicide, and trauma. This is intended for teens and parents. Listen together, but be aware that this may not be suitable for younger listeners. After her adopted daughter died in a car accident, her mom discovered over 200 letters that she had written to God between the age of 14 & 18. To help herself grieve, the mom reads each letter - one at a time - and writes a letter back to her daughter, telling her all the things she would have said if she had known that she wouldn't have another chance. Today's episode gives the mom's perspective on the weeks leading up to her death. The subject matter is intense and hard, but the conversations are authentic and raw - exposing the challenges & giving insights into both growing up and parenting. We strongly suggest that you listen to this podcast with your teen and relish the conversations that you can have together, while you are both still living.