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S2E7- Finding Hope After Loss

Diocese of Brownsville Season 2 Episode 7

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In this episode of Women en La Frontera, Sister Norma Pimentel speaks with Laura Tobin-Cardenas about resilience, faith, healing, and finding hope through life’s most difficult moments. Laura shares her journey growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, the strength and faith she inherited from her mother, and how those lessons have carried her through unimaginable loss. After losing her daughter, grandson, and husband to suicide, Laura reflects on the importance of seeking support, staying connected to others, and trusting God one day at a time. She shares how faith, prayer, and helping others have become part of her healing journey and her mission to offer hope to those who are struggling.

Host: Sister Norma Pimentel

Guest: Laura Tobin-Cardenas

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Laura Tobin-Cardenas: "Do not be afraid to ask for help. There is always someone listening. Reach out to the person who is suffering and let them know that you are there, that you care, and that you love them."

Sister Norma Pimentel: "Remember that you are not alone. God holds you through the love of the people around you, and by reaching out to others, we can help bring hope and healing into their lives."