Still Here

Support, healing and hope for families who have lost a child.

100 Steps 12/02/2023

100 Steps EPISODE 17: Stuart Greaves visits Still Here to discuss the loss of his son, Karl, to a rare form of cancer. Special emphasis is placed on the celebration of life as well as “learning to help people help me”. Karl possessed a great sense of humor, learned to speak German, and loved to cook. Stuart asked me to tell our audience “He taught me to live”. Please take care for the Holidays. Compassionate Friends website: Facebook: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/28897063

Remembering Matthew 11/13/2023

Remembering Matthew EPISODE 16: Jean and David Marandola join Still Here to discuss the loss of their son as well as his struggles with mental illness. Special emphasis is placed on their grief journey along with how they have both found great support from The Compassionate Friends. Compassionate Friends website: Facebook: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/28613213

A Guiding Light 10/05/2023

A Guiding Light EPISODE 15: Kathy Blackburn, a Social Worker with the Interfaith Counseling Center, discusses her work supporting grieving parents. Special emphasis is placed on developing supports, recognizing that people grieve differently, and how counseling can offer valuable insights for those experiencing loss. Compassionate Friends website: Facebook: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/28238513

Taylor’s Story 09/09/2023

Taylor’s Story 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: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/27985710

FRIENDS WAY 08/04/2023

FRIENDS WAY 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. /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/27657132

Debbie’s Story 07/05/2023

Debbie’s Story 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: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/27372615

Thinking of Kory 06/01/2023

Thinking of Kory 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: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/27013005

An Open Discussion 05/02/2023

An Open Discussion 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 - /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/26717655

A Shining Light 04/04/2023

A Shining Light 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: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/26439252

A Journey Through Grief 03/09/2023

A Journey Through Grief 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: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/26176671

Blue Skies 02/02/2023

Blue Skies 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: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/25808445

Reflections of Tori 01/02/2023

Reflections of Tori 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: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/25481886

Grief Has Been the Hardest Job 12/01/2022

Grief Has Been the Hardest Job 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: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/25191522

The Measure of Love 11/02/2022

The Measure of Love EPISODE 4: Beth Adamo visits Still Here to discuss the loss of her 19-month-old daughter, Natalie, to Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood (SUDC). Special emphasis is placed on her efforts to help others, who are grieving, as well as raising two wonderful children. Beth also supports The Compassionate Friends through her work on the organization’s website and newsletter. The Compassionate FriendsWebsite: Facebook: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/24881076

A Mother-Daughter Friendship 10/01/2022

A Mother-Daughter Friendship EPISODE 3: Lisa DiPalma and her daughter, Christina, join Still Here to discuss the impact losing Bella had on their lives. Special emphasis is placed on how Christina supported her parents while experiencing significant grief herself. Both sought support through counseling and/or The Compassionate Friends. Lisa and Christina have gone on to create a beautiful mother-daughter friendship that is inspirational. Website: Facebook: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/24552516

A Supportive Place 09/01/2022

A Supportive Place EPISODE 2: Kevin Sbardella visits Still Here to discuss how The Compassionate Friends have helped him after the loss of his daughter, Angela. Special emphasis is placed on creating supports and how he attempts to help others who have lost a child. The Compassionate Friends website: Facebook: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/24237972

Needed Support 08/01/2022

Needed Support Still Here Podcast Host, Bob Houghtaling – Episode 1 with Lucille Valliere & Linda Chase 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. Website: Facebook: /episode/index/show/41ecadfd-ce58-4f16-aa60-ec4af8fbfe14/id/23920251

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