Dawn Amber Doninger - To Hell & Back

In Honor of Kristian

Twenty-one years ago, our family experienced the unimaginable loss of my grandson, Kristian. At just 6 months old, his life was tragically taken, and his father was later charged with child abuse resulting in the death of a child. In this deeply personal episode, I share Kristian’s story, the lasting trauma of losing him, and the reality that he would have been 21 years old this year. Memorial Day weekend has never been the same for our family, and this conversation is about remembering Kristian, honoring his life, and giving a voice to the grief that never truly leaves. This episode may be difficult for some viewers, but my hope is that by sharing Kristian’s story, others who have experienced loss, abuse, or trauma will know they are not alone. Please remember Kristian with us. 💛 #RememberKristian [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rememberkristian] #ChildLossAwareness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childlossawareness] #KindnessPosse [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/kindnessposse] #InHonorOfKristian [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/inhonorofkristian] #TraumaAndHealing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/traumaandhealing] #MemorialDay [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/memorialday] #ChildAbuseAwareness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childabuseawareness]

Real Talk on Autism Parenting with Mandy Tice (and Her Mom!)

The Kindness Posse sat down with Mandy Tice and her mother, Robin Jackson, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about raising autistic children, family dynamics, and the power of advocacy. Mandy and her husband, Robbie, are raising three boys—two of whom are autistic—and she shares what that journey really looks like: the challenges, the unexpected joys, and the moments that shape you in ways you never saw coming. Having Robin in the conversation adds a powerful generational perspective, offering insight into how support, understanding, and growth evolve within a family. This is a raw, real, and deeply human conversation about love, resilience, and showing up for your children exactly as they are. 💛 Because kindness starts with understanding.

Growing up too Fast & Weird Dreams

What started as a funny moment—Lisa and I both dreaming about clogged toilets—turned into something a lot deeper than we expected. Because the truth is… those dreams weren’t really about toilets. They were about what we’ve been holding in for a long time. We found ourselves talking about how we both had to grow up way too fast—just in different ways. For me, it was losing my mom and having life change overnight. For Lisa, it was stepping into responsibility early—working at 14, helping take care of things at home, even making sure her dad was fed while her mom was working. She wasn’t just a kid… she was already carrying adult weight. And somewhere along the way, you learn to push things down. To keep going. To not make a mess of your feelings… even when they need somewhere to go. This episode is about that: ✨ Growing up too soon ✨ The responsibilities we didn’t choose but carried anyway ✨ How that shows up in our lives now ✨ And what it looks like to finally start letting some of it out It’s real. It’s a little heavy. It’s also honest in the way we hope makes you feel less alone. If you’ve ever felt like you had to become “the strong one” before you were ready… we see you. 👇 Tell us—what made you grow up faster than you should have? #KindnessPosse [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/kindnessposse] #RealTalk [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/realtalk] #HealingJourney [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingjourney] #InnerChild [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/innerchild] #GrowingUpTooFast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/growinguptoofast] #LifeStories [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lifestories]

Natalie Story - Four Diagnoses, One Family

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and in this powerful episode of The Kindness Posse, Natalie shares a deeply personal story about living with Lynch Syndrome — a hereditary condition that has affected multiple members of her family. Natalie’s father died from cancer in 1974. Her sister Betsy passed away from ovarian cancer in 1999. Another sister, Bernice, was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2008. Natalie herself was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2005/2006. In this conversation, Natalie opens up about what it means to carry a genetic cancer syndrome, the fear and strength that comes with it, and how a family can face unimaginable loss while still choosing courage, awareness, and hope. By sharing her story, Natalie hopes to raise awareness about Lynch Syndrome and the importance of genetic testing, early screening, and family conversations that can save lives. If this story moves you, please consider sharing it. You never know who might see it and decide to get screened or learn more about their family history. ⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of cancer, illness, and loss. If you or someone in your family has been affected by Lynch Syndrome or colorectal cancer, we would love to hear your story in the comments. ❤️ Thank you for being part of The Kindness Posse — where stories remind us that even in the hardest moments, kindness and connection still matter. #ColorectalCancerAwareness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/colorectalcancerawareness] #LynchSyndrome [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lynchsyndrome] #CancerAwareness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cancerawareness] #GeneticTesting [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/genetictesting] #FamilyStories [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familystories] #TheKindnessPosse [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thekindnessposse]

Karen Burkins - He Ran Back Into the Fire for their Baby

In this deeply moving episode of The Kindness Posse, we sit down with Karen Bibey to hear a story of love, unimaginable loss, and incredible strength. Karen’s childhood was far from easy. There were nights she found herself locked out of her own home, searching for safety wherever she could find it. Thankfully, kindness lived right next door. Neighbors Lisa and Scott opened their home to her and became the parents she needed — a bond so strong that to this day, Karen calls them Mom and Dad. As Karen grew older, she found love with Brian Bibey. Together they built a family and welcomed two beautiful daughters, Haley and Hannah. Brian was a devoted father who lived for his girls. But on the morning of February 15, 2003, a devastating apartment fire in Rising Sun, Maryland changed everything. Karen, Brian, and their oldest daughter Haley escaped the burning building. When Brian realized that their youngest daughter Hannah was still inside, he made the decision no father hesitates to make — he ran back in to save his baby. Brian and Hannah never made it out. In this powerful conversation, Karen shares the story of the man Brian was, the little girl Hannah will always be remembered as, and how she and Haley found the strength to keep moving forward after losing them. This episode is about more than tragedy. It is about love, sacrifice, chosen family, resilience, and the extraordinary courage it takes to keep living after loss. Brian Bibey will always be remembered as a father who loved his children more than his own life. And today, we remember Brian… and sweet Hannah. ❤️ If this story moved you, please like, share, and subscribe to help us continue sharing powerful stories of kindness, resilience, and the human spirit.