Note: This episode discusses the events of September 11, 2001. Please take care when listening.
Resources:
The Center for Grief Recovery & Therapeutic Services - This organization offers specialized counseling services to help individuals cope with various forms of grief.
Willow House - A nonprofit focused on supporting grieving children, families, schools, and communities through various support services.
Chicago Survivors: This is a local grief and support group for those who have been affected by violence. They primarily service families who have lost loved ones to gang-based crime, but they offer a plethora of resources for anyone struggling to deal with a tragic event.
Sound credit:
"Into the Darkness" by shakibhasansayed
Sources for this episode include:
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/remembering-9-11-victims-illinois-20-years-later
https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial
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