S E14: Still Thinking About Them: Stories of Love, Loss, and Legacy
About this episode
The episode explores the stories of individuals reflecting on their loved ones who have passed away, focusing on themes of love, loss, and legacy.
Hunter talks to strangers who are carrying on the memories of loved ones that were taken too soon. Meet this week’s strangers: - When Yauri was introduced to Matthew by a mutual friend they immediately became close friends. Matthew was a chubby, goofy friend who would always crack jokes and let Yauri practice her hair styling skills on him. Unfortunately, Matthew had one foot in the gang world and was tragically shot and killed. The loss of Matthew rocked Yauri. She describes the depression that followed, and how she still thinks about him all of the time, and the neighborhood day that honors his memory. - John lost his mother Barbara earlier this year. She had John at the age of 16 and he felt like they really grew up together. Her remains were buried in Indiana just three days before the conversation, making the grief fresh; this process allowed John to relive their shared history and reflect on their relationship. He carries a picture of her and has taken her ashes on a “tour” to places like Hawaii and Indiana, continuing to include her in family journeys. -Sean’s grandfather, Paul, died in June and was one of Sean’s biggest inspirations, especially in motivating him to pursue…
People in this episode
Host: Hunter
Guests: Yauri, John, Sean
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