I don’t think finding this podcast was an accident. It’s been such a blessing to hear from others that understand such a deep grief! I lost my beautiful 21 year old one on December 17, 2018.

I found this podcast about nine months ago. I lost my beautiful 21 year old son to suicide in December 2023. Hearing the stories of others who have lost a child helps me tremendously. I feel like I have found my “tribe”.

I can’t remember how I found this podcast, but I know every time I listen to an episode. I feel less alone in how I’m dealing with my grief. It brings me comfort to hear other people stories and I always gain a better perspective on life and myself and how to deal with this journey I’m forced to be on, thank you so much Andy’s Mom.🦋

I lost my goddaughter Theresa earlier this year. I couldn’t get out of bed, shower, or keep food down. I was so lost I didn’t know what to do. I found this podcast. I would listen to it when I forced myself to go for a walk. I cried and felt a sense of community with people I never met. I would think to myself I can listen to Marcy and individuals going through this extreme pain and despair while I do my daily tasks. I love hearing the stories of people children and their memories are shared through this podcast. I will forever be grateful to everyone who has shared their stories. Although I’ve never met the majority of these individuals I feel like they are my online friends part of club nobody wants to be a part of.

My son passed 11/26/23. He was our youngest. I listen to the episodes from the beginning and they help me so much. Making me feel understood. The resources have been very helpful. Thank you so very much for having the courage and strength to do this podcast

We lost our 22 month special needs child … be happy to share … it was in 1995… Many thanks for sharing everyone’s story

This podcast is such an amazing blessing for bereaved parents. We lost our 16 year old son this April and wandering around in this wilderness is very isolating and confusing on top of the relentless pain. Someone shared this podcast with me a couple months into my grief, and I’ve probably listened to half the episodes already. God bless you Marcy and Gwen and all of the guests who are brave enough. I also love getting to know all of these precious kids, including Andy. I love each and every one. Thank you.

I have suppressed my grief for almost 50 years until finding this podcast. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I lost my 36 years old daughter exactly four weeks ago today. I’m addition to that, I had cancer surgery three days later, so I’m going through a lot. This podcast has really helped me mentally to not feel so alone and out of it. I haven’t been able to listen to all of the episodes, but look forward to catching up. Thank you, Andy’s Mom. From Samantha’s Mom.

I lost my 17 year old son on November 19, 2022. It has been the most horrific pain I have ever experienced. This podcast has helped me to feel like I’m not alone in this battle. Thank you for what you do ❤️

Found the podcast almost 7 months ago when my son Deacon past suddenly on Mother’s Day of this year. I was/ and still am feeling so alone in my grief and the podcast has helped me understand my feelings and thoughts. I have a lot more hope knowing I can get through my loss. Thank you for the podcast. Deacon forever 20 5/02/02-5/08/22

Marcy and her podcast has been such a big part of my grief journey! I found this podcast and began listening on my daily walks or runs to where I would yell out yes that is exactly how I feel! I have loved this podcast so much that I was recently interviewed by Marcy to help spread awareness that took our beautiful daughter at age 23 Paige from a rare illness EBV (mono) HLH. I was very nervous to talk about what happened to our daughter but new this was the best place to talk about what happened to our beautiful daughter. I felt my daughter guided me to find this podcast as we all know Marcy is a pediatrician and would understand the medical aspect of my story. I will continue to listen and learn from families that are going through this grief journey. Always a listener forever Paige’s Mom xo

When I lost my oldest daughter suddenly, I can’t even begin to tell you how heart wrenching that feeling was. I took 3 weeks off of work and I remember getting into the car for the first time in complete silence. I didn’t want to listen to anything. Music sounded awful, silence was awful. I just wanted someone to talk to. Then I heard a voice gently tell me, google parental grief podcast. So I did- and I found Marcy. I was still hesitant because I wasn’t sure if I wanted to hear other parents talk about the death of their child. So I prayed and then I picked a story- Ivan’s Mom. She was located in the same state as me and she had also lost her son. Everything she said, was so soothing. It was like taking to someone who knew exactly how I felt. Marcy also plays a tremendous role in all our stories. She not only knows how we feel but she’s empathetic and caring. She listens and really wants to know about our children. I have listened to many stories on this podcast and have also been interviewed by Marcy. She has helped me heal in so many ways and I’m so thankful I found this podcast. If you found this podcast because you have lost a child- you are in the right place.

My son passed 18 months ago. Grief is a very lonely place - people don’t know what to say to me, others avoid me, some believe I have “gotten over it.” These podcasts help with the void in my life. Hearing other parents who are on their own grief journeys is so comforting. Thank you Marcy.

Two months ago, I lost my precious son Dylan in a motorcycle accident. I am heartbroken and overcome with anguish and grief. I have been listening to several of these each day and I find encouragement in each one I listen to. It’s comforting to know I am not alone. Thank you so much for this podcast. Dylan’s Mom Forever

Even though I am still early in my grief in the loss of my precious son, Judson, this podcast has helped me to connect with other grieving parents. Marcy does an amazing job of bringing hope and healing as we become members of this club that we never intended to join.But together we can get through this. Thank you Marcy.

This podcast has been my lifeline since losing my own son, Angelo. Knowing I’m not alone in this very rare suffering has been so helpful to just getting up and getting through the day. Learning what has helped others to navigate this new and unwelcome normal is helping me to figure out my own way on this heartbreaking journey. Always Angelo’s Mom.

My husband and I began listening to Marcy’s podcast within the first week of losing our son to cancer. Her voice has become a comfort to us. The pace and format of the interviews are perfect and we especially appreciate her episodes with Gwen. Marcy has taken her own grief and used it to help so many others and we are eternally grateful for this amazing gift. Thank you Marcy for this excellent podcast.

I found this podcast as our family approaches the one year anniversary of the loss of our son Aaron from a car accident on the first day of his junior year of high school. There are many helpful podcasts about grief, but this is the first one I have found that touches on all of the things that a family goes through after such a profound and out of order loss. Thank you

I am so grateful for this podcast. Thank you so much for sharing your story and providing this platform for others. I lost my son, Shawn, a year and a half ago, today. I just started to come out of the fog of pain and trauma since his death. Listening to your podcast has really helped me find anything resembling hope since the moment he was gone. I cannot thank you enough for making me realize that I am not going crazy and I am not alone in this reality that I can’t fully accept. Thank You to you and every mom that has shared your stories and beautiful children. 💜

When I was deep in the pains of grief after the death of my son I came across Marcy’s podcast. It was definitely what my heart needed to hear. There is something profound when hearing from others that feel the same kind of pain you are experiencing. Marcy is doing a fantastic job. I appreciate the time and effort she puts into these episodes and her constant willingness to be there in the midst with the others of us hurting. This not only helps those to at are grieving the loss of a child but helps give those that want to support us some insight as well. Thank you Marcy🤎

As a lawyer, I am around clients who have recently lost someone all the time. It was not until my best friend lost her 23 year old daughter and I was grasping for wisdom and Discernment on what to say and what to do, that I came across this AMAZING podcast. Wow! I now offer this podcast as a resource for my clients who have lost a child. However, I believe its benefits are far reaching beyond those who have lost a child. If you are the friend of someone who has lost a child, there is invaluable information you can learn by listening to this podcast. I just cannot say enough about what a blessing Dr. Larson has been to me during this difficult time. If there was an option for more stars than five, she deserves it!!

I lost Alisha in 1990. She was one month from turning ten. Then in 2002 I lost Jason. He was 23. You and your husband are Gods perfect examples of His grace. I know you wish you had never gone through this. Me too. And your listeners too. But thank you for your honesty and sharing so candidly. You are helping others. I wish you didn’t have too though. Much love and prayers.

Thank you so much for this podcast. It is really one of the few things that I find helpful right now. My 25 yr old daughter died 4 weeks ago from suicide and mental illness and hearing the stories tells me I am not alone in the pain I am feeling. It has been the beginning in the long road ahead of me in my grief journey. Thank you for what you are doing with this podcast.

We recently lost our 9 year old son in July. I have wanted to find a podcast to help with losing him. As you stated in the first episode, there aren’t any out there that deal with the day to day loss, just grief. Thank you for sharing your story to help others. To help me ❤️

Thank you Marcy for having me on your podcast and allowing me to share my daughter with your listeners! You are truly finding “purpose in the pain!”

As a medical provider myself and having lost my 20 yr old daughter suddenly in April, I appreciate your honesty and candor. Farrah Jennings (Hannah’s mom)

I am very grateful to have found your podcast!! I lost my 25 year Old son 7 months ago. I have listened to every one of your podcasts and look forward to a new one each week. I know it is draining for you as you navigate your own grief, but please don’t give up! We need you, your pain and your hope!! I always have to wait to hear Andy sing at the end of every episode! Just amazing!! Thank you!

I look forward to your podcast every week, it has helped me with the grieving process. I lost my son Leart November 21, 2019, it’s Comforting to hear other parents I know that we are not alone. I highly recommend Marcy‘s podcast if you yourself are grieving or you know someone that lost a child.

This podcast has been wonderful for me! I lost my son Aug 14, 2019 and I happened to stumble upon your podcast. It was soon after you started and I longed to have a connection with others who had been through the same thing. We all have different stories but our hearts all hurt the same. Thank you for starting this and sharing your feelings. It has touched me deeply.

My son Christopher died at 2 years old in 1996. He was born with a Chromosome duplication, but what was life threatening was that his trachea was 50% bone instead of cartilage which meant he would outgrow his windpipe. He wasn’t even expected to make it out of the NICU, but I decided I needed him around. I had him two beautiful years, and I fought for him every day. He was amazing and the best part was he didn’t know anything but love and my arms. He’s still with me, everyday, after nearly 24 years. Thank you for giving me a place to find familiarity and comfort because the longing never goes away. ❤️

This has been a very helpful podcast. I was glad to be a guest on it too. It truly shows that grieving parents are not alone and are not crazy

A friend of mine lost her 17 year old 5 months ago. It is unimaginable to endure that type of loss, and so difficult to watch that pain in others and to be completely helpless. I have only listened to one of the episodes so far, but I’m grateful that this resource is available to help those of us who are in support roles to be better equipped. I am so very sorry for every loss that is represented on this podcast, and am grateful for the bravery and depth of faith required to share these intimate stories to help others. May God continue to lead each family that finds their way to this podcast and bring peace that surpasses all understanding.

I lost my son to a drunk driver in the fall of 2019. I haven’t listened to all the episodes yet, but episode 1 and 2 explain how I feel really well. It’s very nice to know there are other people who feel the same way.

Super helpful, thoughtful support with interviews with parents who have lost a child. Really well done with real true sharing of grief and how awful it is, providing hope and understanding.

My beautiful 17 year old son died 40 days ago. My heart is absolutely broken and am grieving him deeply. The past few weeks I have been searching for an encouraging, inspiring podcast related to the loss of a child and grieving. I came across yours a few days ago. I had to listen to episode 2 before I could even get out of bed this morning. Thank you for starting this podcast and for being inspirational.