She Held Her Daughter As She Died… Love, Loss & the Strength of a Mother

This is one of the most tender and powerful conversations I've ever shared on Hey Soul Sista. My childhood friend, Melissa Demery, is a mother, dietician, and the heart behind the charity Charlie’s Run for Kids — but before anything else, she is Charlie Carr’s mum. Charlie was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at just eight months old and spent her entire life courageously battling cancer. She passed away at eight years old. In this episode, Mel shares: The moment she was told her baby had stage 4 cancer What it’s like to live through multiple relapses The reality of palliative care as a mother The impact of grief on relationships and identity The heartbreaking conversation telling her son his sister would die The moment Charlie took her final breath in her arms All she has learned about love, acceptance and living your best life with joy! She also shares a profound experience after Charlie’s passing that completely changed her understanding of life, death, and the soul. This is a conversation about grief…But also about courage, motherhood, legacy, and choosing to live fully — even after unimaginable loss. Connect with Charlie's Run for Kids: Instagram: charliesrun4kids Website: https://www.charliesr4k.com/ Connect with Mel Histon:  Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista! Follow Hey Soul Sista on Instagram: @heysoulsistapodcast Follow Mel on Instagram: @melissahiston Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista Website: heysoulsista.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.