Taylor’s Story
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Taylor’s Story EPISODE 14: Kathi Sullivan discusses the loss of her daughter, Taylor, to an underage drinking incident, as well as how her grief led to action. Significant emphasis is placed on turning tragedy into change, along with detailing supports available to parents who have lost a child due to substance use. Kathi and her husband, NFL Lineman, Chris Sullivan, have become powerful advocates for mental health and substance abuse prevention. Compassionate Friends website: Facebook:
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FRIENDS WAY
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EPISODE 13: Ryan Loiselle, LICSW, and Program Director for FRIENDS WAY, discusses the organization’s efforts addressing children grieving the loss of a significant person in their lives. Special emphasis is placed on the effectiveness of group discussions as well as how young people grieve. Finally, FRIENDS WAY also provides guidance for adults who are supporting children following a major loss. Compassionate Friends website: Facebook: Rhode Island’s only bereavement center dedicated to serving children and teens, ages three to eighteen, and their families.
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Debbie’s Story
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Host, Bob Houghtaling with Mary Byrne EPISODE 12: Mary Byrne discusses her beloved daughter, Debbie, who struggled through years of substance abuse after being sexually assaulted as a child. Special emphasis is placed on how Mary has coped with her daughter’s loss by being an advocate for abuse victims as well as the importance of seeking mental health supports. Compassionate Friends website: Facebook:
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Thinking of Kory
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EPISODE 11: Susan and Karl Jeschke join Still Here to share insights about the life and passing of their son, Kory. Emphasis is placed on moments spent together, coping with grief, and special considerations necessary to support Kory during his lifetime. Compassionate Friends website: Facebook:
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An Open Discussion
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EPISODE 10: Leigh Reposa, from RI Student Assistance Services, discusses her work educating/training youth and adults about suicide. Special emphasis is placed on causal factors, supports and creating awareness about death by suicide. Compassionate Friends website: Facebook: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention -
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A Shining Light
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EPISODE 9: Tina Saker joins Still Here and discusses how her daughter, Allie, continues to be missed and felt every day. Special emphasis is placed on coping with grief as well as Allie’s ability to light up a room with her magnetic personality. Compassionate Friends website: Facebook:
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A Journey Through Grief
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EPISODE 8: Ann Boulet discusses how the loss of her husband led to a journey and the writing of After Winter Comes Spring. Special emphasis is placed on how each individual has a unique grieving experience as well as how death is a topic which many have difficulty speaking of. Website: Compassionate Friends Website: Facebook:
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Blue Skies
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EPISODE 7: Tom Flanagan discusses the loss of his son and how he (Alex), although capable of lighting up a room, suffered from overwhelming anxiety. Special emphasis is placed on exploring ways to support others who are experiencing their children’s mental health challenges. email: Compassionate Friends website: Facebook:
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Reflections of Tori
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EPISODE 6: Cathy Andreozzi joins Still Here to discuss how Tori Lynn, her daughter, served as an inspiration. Tori was struck by a car driven by an impaired driver when she was a child – significantly altering opportunities for the future. Nineteen years later, this once vibrant young person, passed due to complications brought on by the accident. All the while Cathy was by her side. Special emphasis is placed on impaired driving, grieving and a foundation designed to ‘pay it forward’. The Compassionate Friends Website: Facebook:
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Grief Has Been the Hardest Job
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EPISODE 5: Sheila Capasso visits Still Here to discuss losing her son, Donald, and how his passing continues being felt. Special emphasis is placed on insight gained over 19 years and how The Compassionate Friends has provided significant support. The Compassionate Friends Website: Facebook:
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Needed Support
Still Here, a Podcast highlighting The Compassionate Friends, begins its ongoing series of episodes with Lucille Valliere and Linda Chase. Bob Houghtaling leads a discussion that highlights the organization’s attempts to support family members grieving the loss of a child (no matter the age). Stay tuned for future programs which will detail the incredible work done by The Compassionate Friends.
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