In this episode of Untethering Shame, host Kyira Wackett engages in a heartfelt conversation with Lisa Boehm, a certified grief educator and author, about the profound and isolating experience of child loss. Lisa shares her personal journey of navigating grief after the sudden death of her daughter, Katie, and discusses the societal misconceptions surrounding grief. The conversation explores the complexities of living with grief, the importance of community support, and the possibility of finding joy amidst sorrow. Lisa emphasizes that grief is not a linear process and that it is possible to honor a loved one while also embracing moments of happiness. Through their dialogue, they aim to destigmatize conversations about grief and encourage others to seek support and share their experiences.
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Lisa K. Boehm’s life changed forever when her 17 year old daughter died suddenly in a car accident. She quickly discovered that our society struggles with death, loss, and grieving and has made it her mission to change that. In her book Journey to HEALING: A Mother’s Guide to Navigating Child Loss, she shares her experience with grief and her way back to a meaningful life.Now she focuses on gratitude and living intentionally as a way of honouring her daughter’s memory. Lisa is an author, speaker, and certified grief educator who shares the power of hope and human connection in her presentations, workshops, and book.
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