Holding the Light

Debbie Reynolds: Living After the Loss of My Children

December 11, 2023 Monica and Colby Charette Season 2 Episode 24
Debbie Reynolds: Living After the Loss of My Children
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Holding the Light
Debbie Reynolds: Living After the Loss of My Children
Dec 11, 2023 Season 2 Episode 24
Monica and Colby Charette

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While Debbie Reynolds would not, and should not, ever say she is childless, she is now navigating a life without her only two children, Michelle and Matthew.  How does a parent even begin to process the death of their young daughter, while helping an older son with sibling grief, and later, his own terminal illness?  The path of healing has been difficult, but also enlightening, as Debbie candidly tells the story of her family's unimaginable journey,  including what she has learned, how others can support bereaved parents, and how she is finding peace to continue her life, while always honoring her two children. 

Holding the Light is an original, monthly podcast created and hosted by Monica and Colby Charette, and produced by Monica Charette with support from Julia Vigue and Sophia Speeckaert. EMAIL US (shineoncass@gmail.com) with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest. We also welcome you to visit us at ShineOnCass (www.shineoncass.org) where our family continues to Shine the Light of Cassidy.

Our podcast’s theme music is As Long As You Love (Scarlet Wings) written and sung by Cindy Bullens, from the album Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth produced by Blue Lobster Records (1999). Available on CD or download at
www.cidnybullens.com. Mention Holding the Light Podcast and receive a signed copy!

If you appreciate our grief podcast and would like the opportunity to support what we are doing to give space for families to share their grief stories, you can make a listener's gift. Your kind support will help fund the host site, editing, and production. Email us at holdingthelightpodcast@gmail.com.

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While Debbie Reynolds would not, and should not, ever say she is childless, she is now navigating a life without her only two children, Michelle and Matthew.  How does a parent even begin to process the death of their young daughter, while helping an older son with sibling grief, and later, his own terminal illness?  The path of healing has been difficult, but also enlightening, as Debbie candidly tells the story of her family's unimaginable journey,  including what she has learned, how others can support bereaved parents, and how she is finding peace to continue her life, while always honoring her two children. 

Holding the Light is an original, monthly podcast created and hosted by Monica and Colby Charette, and produced by Monica Charette with support from Julia Vigue and Sophia Speeckaert. EMAIL US (shineoncass@gmail.com) with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest. We also welcome you to visit us at ShineOnCass (www.shineoncass.org) where our family continues to Shine the Light of Cassidy.

Our podcast’s theme music is As Long As You Love (Scarlet Wings) written and sung by Cindy Bullens, from the album Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth produced by Blue Lobster Records (1999). Available on CD or download at
www.cidnybullens.com. Mention Holding the Light Podcast and receive a signed copy!

If you appreciate our grief podcast and would like the opportunity to support what we are doing to give space for families to share their grief stories, you can make a listener's gift. Your kind support will help fund the host site, editing, and production. Email us at holdingthelightpodcast@gmail.com.

Love what you heard?