Jul 21 2023 55 mins
In this special episode on the 11th Anniversary of my father, Henry Brasil's passing by suicide, my dear friend, Chris Caron, and I invite you to share a poignant journey with us, as we navigate the complex terrains of grief and memories, particularly the heartache and growth we've experienced since our fathers passed away. We hope our candid conversation of getting to know each other's fathers illuminates the diverse faces of grief, extending beyond the common association with funerals, and serving as a comforting echo for those who find themselves walking a parallel path.
Our reminiscence takes us through some of the fondest memories of our fathers and the life lessons they left behind. Chris paints a vivid portrait of his father, Richard Edmond Caron, capturing the essence of his creativity, his hobbies, and the pride he exuded in Chris's journey. From jovial tales of singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to the somber realization of the silent struggles our fathers shouldered, we peel back the layers of their personalities and humanize rather than eulogize these fully feeling, fully flawed humans we called Dad.
As we delve deeper, we reflect on the fatherly advice we carry in our hearts, the embarrassing moments that still trigger a chuckle, and the void their absence has carved in our lives. Addison offers a unique perspective on grief, sharing how he manages his post-traumatic response (after finding his father from suicide loss) and views his father's memory as a source of peace and comfort. Together, we share our insights on coping with loss, making sense of memories, and finding a glimmer of hope in the overwhelming darkness of grief. Walk this journey with us as we honor our fathers, our heroes, in an episode that promises to be as raw as it is comforting.
This is based on Week in the book First Year of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It. Where we normalize a way to work past survivors' guilt and set up a format to use with a grief peer to talk about our lost loved ones.
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@chriscaron
Hosted By: Addison Brasil
Author of First Year Of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It
www.mygriefclub.com
@sharemygriefclub
@addisonbrasil