About this episode

Monica Charette discusses her journey through child loss and how she supports others navigating grief.

In a "grief-illiterate" world, how do we support those walking the path of child loss? Today, Deanne sits down with Monica Charette, a mother who has turned her personal tragedy into a beacon of hope for others. Monica shares the heart behind the ShineOnCass Foundation and her podcast, Holding the Light, which she hosts with her son, Colby. This conversation is for anyone navigating grief or for those who want to learn how to truly show up for a friend in need. Key Takeaways :  Navigating a Grief-Illiterate World: Monica discusses the challenge of finding true support in a society that often doesn't know how to talk about deep loss.  Child Loss is Forever: A heart-to-heart on why child loss isn't something you "get over," but something you learn to carry with you.  Insights from "11 Things": Monica shares a few of the most vital lessons she learned in the wake of loss that she wishes someone had told her sooner.  The ShineOnCass Foundation: The beautiful story of how Cassidy’s light continues to shine through the work Monica, Colby, and their family are doing today. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Holding the Light Podcast : Hosted by Monica and Colby Charette. "In this…

People in this episode

Host: Deanne

Guest: Monica Charette

Topics covered

• grief support
• child loss
• hope
• personal tragedy
• navigating grief

Keywords

• child loss
• grief
• support
• ShineOnCass Foundation
• Holding the Light
• hope
• personal tragedy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ShineOnCass Foundation

Books & works: Holding the Light

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