ACE-ing Grief

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 6: Navigating Community and Connection After the Death of a Child

TW: Suicide, Child Death In this heartfelt episode, we tenderly explore the profound impact of losing a child through the voices of three courageous mothers: Colleen Havey (Starts at 00:35), Laurel O'Sullivan (Starts at 36:42), and Jill Mickey (Starts at 1:03:22). Their stories reveal the unique challenges and emotional journeys faced, offering a compassionate space for healing and hope. Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983. We provide peer support for youth navigating all forms of grief and loss.

ACEing Grief Season 2 Episode 5: The Impact of Incarceration on Children with Natasha Blakely and Jessie D. Mabrey

"In 2020, more than 200,000 people were serving life sentences—1 in 7 people in prison.For many incarcerated parents, interacting with their children outside of a prison will be impossible for the rest of their lives." (Parents-in-Prison.pdf) [https://www.sentencingproject.org/app/uploads/2022/09/Parents-in-Prison.pdf] Join us as Stephanie sits with Natasha Blakely of Project Avary [https://www.projectavary.org/]and Jessie D. Mabrey of the short film "The Candle," [https://www.representjustice.org/the-candle] for this powerful episode on the seldom talked about issue for youth in the U.S. The statistics are striking and the experiences shared are both frustrating and inspiring. We know you'll walk away passionate about this work after you listen in.Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983. We provide peer support for youth navigating all forms of grief and loss.

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 4: Rainbows' Volunteer Facilitator Stories

This April, during Volunteer Appreciation Month, we want to express our deepest gratitude to the volunteers who provide free support groups worldwide to youth facing loss and uncertainty. We're honored to be speaking with two facilitators and members of the Rainbows network about the value they've seen in our programs and the strong, supportive communities these programs help build. 🌈 To make a donation to Rainbows for All Children visit rainbows.org/donate [https://open.spotify.com/episode/rainbows.org/donate] Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 3: Navigating Divorce and Blended Families with Christine Boll and Susan Guthrie

We are back for another special episode on the nuances of divorce during January- divorce awareness month. This time we are focusing on multiple divorces and blended families. Our guests, Rainbows parent and alumna Christine Boll and divorce attorney, mediator, and advocate Susan Guthrie, bring first hand and expert insight on these dynamics and how they can effect the children involved. To make a donation to Rainbows for All Children visit rainbows.org/donate [https://open.spotify.com/episode/rainbows.org/donate] Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 2: Children's Grief Awareness- Adverse Childhood Experiences with Dr. Cathy Humikowski

In honor of Children's Grief Awareness Month we have a very special episode on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). How do children take their adverse childhood experiences into adulthood? What is the familial experience, when a child is ill or facing an unfamiliar adversity? Dr. Cathy Humikowski, is an alumni of adverse childhood experiences, battling cancer at a young age. Now, as an adult, Pediatric ICU doctor, and parent to her own girls, she sits down with Stephanie to share some wisdom she has gathered over the years. For ways to get involved with Rainbows during Children's Grief Awareness Month visit rainbows.org/get-involved or make a contribution to our fundraising campaign at rainbows.org/donate.