Don't Forget To Breathe: Where grieving parents find voice, hope, and connection.
Originally launched in 2020, this podcast began as a form of soul-cleansing and healing, as I shared my journey as a father who suddenly lost his 20-year-old daughter in 2006, a tragedy no parent should ever have to endure.
After a three year hiatus filled with personal transformation, including divorce, closing my business, intensive therapy, and continued healing, I return with a renewed heart and deeper understanding.
In future seasons, I’ll be sharing conversations with other parents who have bravely offered to speak about living with the unimaginable. Together, we’ll explore what grief looks like over time, and how hope, love, and even laughter can coexist with loss.
You’ll hear the shift in my voice from where I was then, to where I am now. I trust you’ll find common ground in our stories, and perhaps a glimmer of hope as you continue on your own path.
Don't Forget To Breathe: Where grieving parents find voice, hope, and connection.
S3/E30- Kristin's Story (part 1): Loss, Compassion, and Showing Up for Others
In this first part of a two-episode conversation, host Bruce Barker sits down with Kristin, one of the founders and former Executive Director of a Colorado-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting families who have experienced child loss.
Kristin shares the early chapters of her grief journey and the deeply personal story that led her to create a safe haven for parents in their darkest moments. She reflects on her own loss, the compassion that shaped her work, and the emotional weight of walking alongside countless families over the years.
This episode explores:
• The origins of her grief and the impact of her child’s loss
• How her personal pain led to community support
• The realities of supporting grieving parents day after day
• The heart, strength, and vulnerability behind her leadership
Part One lays the foundation of Kristin’s powerful story.
Part Two continues the conversation as she explores what comes after years of serving others.
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