If you have been frustrated because you are not following the “five stages of grief”, you are not alone. What most people do not realize is that these five stages are to be applied to those who have received the news they have a terminal illness. They are NOT for someone who is grieving the death of a loved one.
Laura’s guest, Mitch Carmody, is a seasoned griever with over thirty years of experience after the death of his twin sister and her two children, as well as his young son shortly after. In part two of The Seasons of the Heart after Child Loss, we will hear about the last three seasons, as well as learn about the acronym S.T.A.I.R.S, which is a much truer representation of what our grief is like.
Mitch lost his 9-year-old son over thirty years ago. 
Since that time, he has done more than most to help others who are grieving deep loss, including speaking around the nation, being a grief artist, interpretive sign language, writing a book, and more. Mitch moved with his wife from Minnesota to Wisconsin as part of his recent retirement.
(Note: The views and opinions of our guests outside of this podcast may not be in agreement with GPS Hope.)
Links Mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Mitch: heartlightstudios.net.
Find out more about joining Dave and Laura on The Grief Cruise.
Birthdays:
Aaron Paige was born on June 6 and is forever 21.
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Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!
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Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.
It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.
Thank you for sharing my precious grandson Aaron Paige birthday …He was one special grandson that will be for ever missed until we are reunited again along with our precious grand daughter Payton Furr ..Gone for now and missed until we shall meet again in a place where no tears will fall ever again …..D
You are so very welcome! I am honored to share these birthdays. They will always be important days in our lives!
I am sorry I am just now seeing this to respond. You are welcome. It is an honor and a blessing to share Aaron with the other listeners. Won’t that be a glorious day???