What Not to Say to Comfort a Grieving Friend or Relative

#opioids #fentanyl #poison #homicide In Episode 229, I welcome Kimberly Grunberg who shares the life and death of her son Sean who died by fentanyl poisoning at 23.Sean is survived by his mother, Kimberly, his Dad, Dan Bertucci, his sister, Amanda and stepbrother Kasen.Kimberly and another Angel Mom created "Dancing With Our Angels" to help other families soothe the pain of losing a child to substance use.Watch our video version here - https://youtu.be/UBf9S67ZPuQRead our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/04/21/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-kimberly-grunberg-sean-patrick-bertucci-ep229/Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe, like and comment.#death #poison #deathofason #seanpatrickbertucci #kimberlygrunberg #fentanyl #illegaldrugs #illegalopioids #opioids #themarymacshow #marymac #grieving #grievingchildren #griefpodcast #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollectionYour support of my work, through PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8 - is greatly appreciated.Visit our other sites:https://www.MaryMac.info - our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process."https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com - for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow - please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.https://www.GriefAuthority.com -...

#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide In Episode 228, I welcome Dr. Keith Montgomery who shares the life and death of his precious daughter, Lea Marie who died by fentanyl poisoning two days before her 31st birthday.She is survived by her father, Dr. Keith, her mother, Dr. Debra and her younger brother, Alex.Dr. Keith also speaks of his activism to help young people understand the dangers of fentanyl.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/coylDfzyXEURead our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/04/014/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-dr-keith-montgomery-lea-marie-ep228/Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.Visit Families Supporting Families group which Dr. Keith attends - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159579930856625/ #death #poison #deathofadaughter #drkeithmontgomery #leamariemontgomery #death #onepill #fentanyl #illegaldrugs #illegalopioids #opioids #themarymacshow #marymac #grieving #grievingchildren #griefpodcast #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollectionYour support of my work, through PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8 - is greatly appreciated.Visit our other sites:https://www.MaryMac.info - our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process."https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com - for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow - please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.https://www.GriefAuthority.com - pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ - your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.author, death, dying, grief, grief education, grief education podcast, grief podcast, grief podcaster, grieving journals, journals as gifts, journals as presents, journals for women, journals for writing, loss, Mary M. McCambridge, Mary Mac, mary mac journals, my gratitude journal, my grief journal, my journal, my remembrance journal, podcast for grief, podcaster, podcast for grief education, podcast for grievers, the mary mac journal collection, the mary mac show, writingLet's Be Friends:Facebook - Ask Mary MacLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/marymccambridge Instagram - @themarymacshowpodcastTwitter - @askmarymac

#carfentanil #murder #grief In Episode 227, I continue my conversation with Mareka Cole, in Part III, who shares the deaths of her 25 year-old sons, Mario to a motorcycle accident and Marek to carfentanil poisoning.Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/q9vu_d_G4Q8Read our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/04/07/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-mareka-cole-two-sons-ep227/Visit Drug Induced Homicide at https://www.druginducedhomicide.org to learn more about the organization where Mareka and her family are very active in Sacramento, California area.Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.#death #poison #deathoftwosons #marekacole #carfentanil #opioids #themarymacshow #grievingchildren #griefpodcast #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollectionYour support of my work, through PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8 - is greatly appreciated.Visit our other sites:https://www.MaryMac.info - our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process."https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com - for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow - please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.https://www.GriefAuthority.com - pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ - your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.author, death, dying, grief, grief education, grief education podcast, grief podcast, grief podcaster, grieving journals, journals as gifts, journals as presents, journals for women, journals for writing, loss, Mary M. McCambridge, Mary Mac, mary mac journals, my gratitude journal, my grief journal, my journal, my remembrance journal, podcast for grief, podcaster, podcast for grief education, podcast for grievers, the mary mac journal collection, the mary mac show, writingLet's Be Friends:Facebook - Ask Mary MacLinkedIn - / marymccambridge Instagram - @themarymacshowpodcastTwitter - @askmarymac

#carfentanil #murder #grief In Episode 226, I continue my conversation with Mareka Cole, in Part II, who shares the death of her 25 year-old sons, Mario to a motorcycle accident and Marek to carfentanil poisoning.Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/-l-tF1QLvgMRead our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/03/31/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-mareka-cole-two-sons-ep226/Visit Drug Induced Homicide at https://www.druginducedhomicide.org to learn more about the organization where Mareka and her family are very active in Sacramento, California area.Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.#death #poison #deathoftwosons #marekacole #carfentanil #opioids #themarymacshow #grievingchildren #griefpodcast #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollectionYour support of my work, through PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8 - is greatly appreciated.Visit our other sites:https://www.MaryMac.info - our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process."https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com - for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow - please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.https://www.GriefAuthority.com - pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ - your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.author, death, dying, grief, grief education, grief education podcast, grief podcast, grief podcaster, grieving journals, journals as gifts, journals as presents, journals for women, journals for writing, loss, Mary M. McCambridge, Mary Mac, mary mac journals, my gratitude journal, my grief journal, my journal, my remembrance journal, podcast for grief, podcaster, podcast for grief education, podcast for grievers, the mary mac journal collection, the mary mac show, writingLet's Be Friends:Facebook - Ask Mary MacLinkedIn - / marymccambridge Instagram - @themarymacshowpodcastTwitter - @askmarymac

#carfentanil #murder #grief In Episode 225, I welcome Mareka Cole, in Part I, who shares the deaths of her 25 year-old sons, Mario to a motorcycle accident and Marek to carfentanil poisoning.Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl.Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/SShrf_57UsMRead our corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/03/24/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-mareka-cole-two-sons-ep225/ Visit Drug Induced Homicide at https://www.druginducedhomicide.org to learn more about the organization where Mareka and her family are very active in Sacramento, California area.Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.#death #poison #deathoftwosons #marekacole #carfentanil #opioids #themarymacshow #grievingchildren #griefpodcast #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollectionYour support of my work, through PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8 - is greatly appreciated.Visit our other sites:https://www.MaryMac.info - our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process."https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com - for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow - please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.https://www.GriefAuthority.com - pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ - your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.author, death, dying, grief, grief education, grief education podcast, grief podcast, grief podcaster, grieving journals, journals as gifts, journals as presents, journals for women, journals for writing, loss, Mary M. McCambridge, Mary Mac, mary mac journals, my gratitude journal, my grief journal, my journal, my remembrance journal, podcast for grief, podcaster, podcast for grief education, podcast for grievers, the mary mac journal collection, the mary mac show, writingLet's Be Friends:Facebook - Ask Mary MacLinkedIn - / marymccambridge Instagram - @themarymacshowpodcastTwitter - @askmarymac

#fentanyl #opioids #narcanIn this very concise episode, Rebekah Brown teaches us what happens when an individual has been poisoned by fentanyl, what to look for, and how to administer Narcan in an effort to save their life.To purchase Narcan and keep it in your car/glovebox/backpack for emergencies, go here.To watch all my conversations with parents who have experienced Death By Fentanyl of their children, watch the full playlist on youtube here.Very Important to watch, listen, like, comment and share on all your social media profiles. The video version can be seen here.Read my corresponding blog here. Over 100,000 children and teens have died last year and the numbers continue to increase.Please do your part to share this short video to help young people become aware of the dangers of this illicit, illegal, dangerous, lethal drug.Education saves lives!I appreciate your support of my work. Please contribute here. #death #poison #fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #opioids #grieving #grief #griefpodcast #themarymacshow #narcan #marymac #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollectionVisit our other sites:https://www.MaryMac.info - our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process."https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com - for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow - please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.https://www.GriefAuthority.com - pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ - your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.author, death, dying, grief, grief education, grief education podcast, grief podcast, grief podcaster, grieving journals, journals as gifts, journals as presents, journals for women, journals for writing, loss, Mary M. McCambridge, Mary Mac, mary mac journals, my gratitude journal, my grief journal, my journal, my remembrance journal, podcast for grief, podcaster, podcast for grief education, podcast for grievers, the mary mac journal collection, the mary mac show, writingLets Be Friends:Facebook - Ask Mary MacLinkedIn - /marymccambridgeInstagram - @themarymacshowpodcastTwitter - @askmarymac

#fentanyl #opioids #death #griefIn Episode 223, I welcome Delana Pritchard who shares the life and death of her 24 year-old son Gavin Long who was poisoned by fentanyl.She is very active in the Oklahoma Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/545419215952620 and Families Supporting Families - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159579930856625Please also visit the following sites to learn more:Visit The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation - https://druginducedhomicide.org/The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3158411607788563Read my corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/03/10/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-delana-pritchard-son-gavin-ep223/Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/p_YdNs80sfQPlease share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.#death #poison #deathofason #gavinlong #delanapritchard #fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #opioids #grieving #grief #griefpodcast #themarymacshow #druginducedhomicidefoundation #oklahoma #parentssupportingparents #marymac #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollectionYour support of my work, through PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8 - is greatly appreciated.Visit our other sites:https://www.MaryMac.info - our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process."https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com - for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow - please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.https://www.GriefAuthority.com - pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ - your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.author, death, dying, grief, grief education, grief education podcast, grief podcast, grief podcaster, grieving journals, journals as gifts, journals as presents, journals for women, journals for writing, loss, Mary M. McCambridge, Mary Mac, mary mac journals, my gratitude journal, my grief journal, my journal, my remembrance journal, podcast for grief, podcaster, podcast for grief education, podcast for grievers, the mary mac journal collection, the mary mac show,...

#fentanyl #opioids #grief #death In Episode 222, in Part II, I continue my discussion with Rebekah Brown as she shares the death of her son Cole who died of fentanyl poisoning at 18 and her activism to help young people understand the dangers of this illicit illegal drug. On the day they were to move from California to Oklahoma, Cole was found unresponsive. Rebekah tells us her painstaking journey from then until now.She is very active in the Oklahoma Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/545419215952620 and Families Supporting Families - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159579930856625 Please also visit the following sites to learn more:Visit The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation - https://druginducedhomicide.org/The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3158411607788563 Read my corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/03/03/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-rebekah-brown-son-cole-partII-ep222/Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/-q7ryionEQ0Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.#death #poison #deathofason #rebekahbrown #colebrown #fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #opioids #grieving #grief #griefpodcast #themarymacshow #druginducedhomicidefoundation #oklahoma #parentssupportingparents #marymac #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollectionYour support of my work, through PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8 - is greatly appreciated.Visit our other sites:https://www.MaryMac.info - our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process."https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com - for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow - please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.https://www.GriefAuthority.com - pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ - your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.author, death, dying, grief, grief education, grief education podcast, grief podcast, grief podcaster, grieving journals, journals as gifts, journals as presents, journals for women, journals for writing, loss,...

#fentanyl #opioids #grief #death In Episode 221, in Part I, I welcome Rebekah Brown as she shares the death of her son Cole who died of fentanyl poisoning at 18. On the day they were to move from California to Oklahoma, Cole was found unresponsive. Rebekah tells us her painstaking journey from then until now.She is very active in the Oklahoma Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/545419215952620 and Families Supporting Families - https://www.facebook.com/1159579930856625 Please also visit the following sites to learn more:Visit The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation - https://druginducedhomicide.org/The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/3158411607788563 Read my corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/02/25/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-rebekah-brown-son-cole-partI-ep221/ Listen to the audio version here - https://www.themarymacshow.com/death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-rebekah-brown-son-cole-partI/ Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.#death #poison #deathofadaughter #rebekahbrown #colebrown #fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #opioids #grieving #grief #griefpodcast #themarymacshow #druginducedhomicidefoundation #oklahoma #parentssupportingparents #marymac #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollectionYour support of my work, through PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8 - is greatly appreciated.Visit our other sites:https://www.MaryMac.info - our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process."https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com - for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube/@themarymacshow - please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.https://www.GriefAuthority.com - pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ - your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.author, death, dying, grief, grief education, grief education podcast, grief podcast, grief podcaster, grieving journals, journals as gifts, journals as presents, journals for women, journals for writing, loss,...

#fentanyl #opioids #grief #death In Episode 220, Debbie Howland joins me and shares the tragic death of her only child, Ava Michelle, who died of fentanyl poisoning at age 24. Debbie experienced the death of her husband when Ava was only two years old and raised her as a widow/single mother.She is the State Representative for the Pennsylvania Chapter of The Drug Induced Homicide Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1474860332644287 and Families Supporting Families - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159579930856625Please also visit the following national sites to learn more: The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation - https://druginducedhomicide.org/The Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3158411607788563 Read my corresponding blog here - https://marymac.info/2024/02/18/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-debbie-howland-daughter-ava-michelle-ep220/ Watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/NTgeaH_usIYPlease share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.#death #poison #deathofadaughter #avamichelle #debbiehowland #fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #opioids #grieving #grief #griefpodcast #themarymacshow #druginducedhomicidefoundation #pennsylvania #marymac #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollectionYour support of my work, through PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8 - is greatly appreciated.Visit our other sites:https://www.MaryMac.info - our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook "21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process."https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com - for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube/@themarymacshow - please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.https://www.GriefAuthority.com - pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ - your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.author, death, dying, grief, grief education, grief education podcast, grief podcast, grief podcaster, grieving journals, journals as gifts, journals as presents, journals for women, journals for writing, loss, Mary M. McCambridge, Mary Mac, mary mac journals, my gratitude journal, my grief journal, my journal, my remembrance...