The Creative Grief Journey
Welcome to the Creative Grief Journey Podcast.
Each soul-led podcast offers tools and stories to help you navigating loss through creativity, community, and sacred practice.
Hosted by intuitive artist and grief recovery expert Dawn Renee Bova, this podcast explores how creativity, nature, and rituals can gently transform your darkest moments into light.
Together, we explore love, life, and loss—with courage, color, and compassion.
The Creative Grief Journey
We Need to Talk About Suicide
In this heartfelt episode of 'Catch Some Soul Shine,' Dawn welcomes special guest Ava Henrickson from Denver to discuss the deeply important and sensitive topic of suicide.
Ava courageously shares the story of losing her son Adam, who was stationed in the Army in Germany, to suicide in 2020. Through emotional recounting and raw honesty, Ava emphasizes the importance of openly discussing mental health issues, overcoming stigma, and the powerful journey of healing and growth through various modalities like writing, photography, art, and support groups.
Ava and Dawn share their personal experiences, coping mechanisms, and concrete advice for those struggling with grief or supporting someone through such a difficult time. If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please reach out for help through resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction
01:02 Ava's Heartbreaking Story
05:16 Dawn's Personal Experience
08:24 The Stigma and Misconceptions of Suicide
10:39 Healing and Coping Mechanisms
18:37 The Journey of Acceptance and Transformation
23:16 Final Thoughts and Resources
Connect with Ava Henrickson at avahenrickson.com
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