The Lost Love Stories: Father's Day Reflections

Send us Fan Mail Father's Day can be one of the most complicated days of the year for anyone who has experienced loss. In this special episode of The Lost Love Stories, I'm joined by two very special guests—my daughter, Sabrina ("Beanie"), and my niece, Halle. Together, we share an honest conversation recorded just two days after Father's Day as we reflect on what the day looked and felt like four years after losing my husband, Jon. What began as a beautiful day at the lake—Jon's favorite place in the world—quickly reminded us that grief doesn't follow a schedule. Sometimes it arrives unexpectedly, even in the middle of laughter, sunshine, and cherished traditions. Beanie shares what it was like losing her dad as a teenager and how she's learned that joy and grief can exist side by side. Halle offers a unique perspective after growing up without her biological father while finding a father figure in her "Uncle Daddy," whose love and guidance shaped so much of her life. Together, we talk about: Why grief looks different every year—and every holiday. The surprising ways emotions can appear when we least expect them. How to honor the people we've lost without feeling guilty for finding happiness. What family and friends can say (and sometimes shouldn't say) to someone missing a parent. Why acknowledging difficult anniversaries and holidays matters more than pretending they don't exist. The comfort found in traditions, memories, and simply speaking the names of those we love. Whether you've lost your father, your spouse, a parent figure, or someone who filled that role in your life, we hope this conversation reminds you that there is no "right" way to grieve. Some years you'll cry. Some years you'll laugh. Some years you'll do both within the same hour. And all of it is okay. If someone you love is facing Father's Day—or any difficult anniversary—don't be afraid to reach out. A simple text saying, "I'm thinking about you today," may mean more than you'll ever know. Thank you for spending this conversation with us. If this episode resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need the reminder that they are not alone. Until next time... keep telling the stories, because love doesn't end when someone is gone. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/k16vs7EX7Fc #TheLostLoveStories #FathersDay #GriefJourney #LifeAfterLoss #RememberingDad #HealingAfterLoss #GriefPodcast #WidowedLife #LoveNeverEnds #MentalHealthMatters Email [email protected] with comments, questions or to be considered as a guest on show.