Feb 20 2024 30 mins
When grief tugs at our hearts, finding solace can often light the way through the darkness. Join me as I chat with Susan Combs, who, in honoring her father—a distinguished major general and civilian judge— transformed her sorrow into a legacy of hope. In our compelling discussion, Susan shares how her father's battle with Agent Orange-related throat cancer brought unique challenges, but also how these experiences shaped her endeavors with "Pancakes for Roger," a book and also a non-profit infused with her father's ethos of service and mentorship.
As we peel back the layers of grief, we are presented deep look into the nature of grief. We discuss the contrast between anticipatory mourning and the maelstrom of emotions that follow an unexpected loss. Our conversation delves into the importance of embracing the full spectrum of our loved ones' lives and how a personal tribute can be a potent tool in the healing journey. Susan and I reflect on the steps we took to mend after our losses, and how these actions provided much-needed emotional closure.
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Credits:
Music by Kevin MacLeod
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