Tom Howard: A Father's Reflection on Grief & Healing

When your child dies by suicide, it presents unique circumstances that can intensify and sometimes prolong and complicate the grieving process for parents. Tom Howard is slowly reassembling the pieces of his own shattered life after the loss of his son, Eli.  He shares the mental health challenges his son  faced, as well as his personal reflection on how men and women grieve differently, and yet how we all have to accept the unacceptable. You’ll also learn how he finds strength in a 12-Step Program for Grief Recovery. To learn more about Eli Howard:https://vtdigger.org/obituary/eli-howard-athlete-musician-friend-and-son/https://www.facebook.com/people/Remembering-Eli-Howard/100063588310525/Downeast 12-Step Bereavement Support GroupHeld weekly hybrid, both in-person and on zoom, Thursdays at Noonwww.paintedpepperfarm.me/mooscornerWhat did you think? Share your feedback in a text message.Holding the Light is an original, monthly podcast  created and hosted by Monica and Colby Charette, edited and produced by Monica Charette, with support from Julia Vigue and Sophia Speeckaert.  EMAIL US  ([email protected]) with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest. We also welcome you to visit us at ShineOnCass  (www.shineoncass.org) where our family continues to Shine the Light of Cassidy.Our podcast’s theme music is  As Long As You Love (Scarlet Wings) written and sung by Cindy Bullens, from the album Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth produced by Blue Lobster Records (1999).  Available on CD or download at www.cidnybullens.com. Mention Holding the Light Podcast and receive a signed copy!Love what you heard? leave us a review on Apple Podcastsshare our podcast with others