Episode 13: Spark in the Dark: Cathy Semeria on Grief, Joy, and Tini’s Legacy

This week on The Heather Petero Show, Heather sits down with her dear friend Cathy Semeria for a conversation that is honest, strong, and deeply encouraging—especially for parents who have lost a child.Cathy shares the story of her daughter, Christina “Tini” Semeria, who died in a tragic auto accident in 2016—an event that became national news at the time. But this episode isn’t about headlines. It’s about a daughter’s life, a family’s lived experience, and the kind of faith that can hold both grief and joy.We talk about: Who Tini was (the real her—full of personality, faith, and creativity)  How a parent survives the unthinkable  Why joy isn’t the same as happiness—and how joy can still exist in sorrow  Tini’s original song “Be Still” and why her voice is still speaking Warrior Moms: community for grieving mothers, plus the book Grieve Like a Mother, Survive Like a Warrior What’s next: Tini’s 7th Annual Spark in the Dark 5K and how you can show up, donate, go virtual, or volunteer If you’ve ever loved someone through grief and felt helpless… this episode is your “do-something” moment.Get involved / learn more: Tini’s music + blog + legacy: https://christinasemeria.org/ Warrior Moms: https://warriormoms.me/ Spark in the Dark 5K registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Athens/TiniSemeriaSparkintheDark5kWalkRun Instagram: @cathysemeria | @tinisparkinthedarkUntil next time—stay creative and live on purpose.We would love to hear from you! Support the showwww.heatherpetero.comFacebook: @theheatherpeteroshow