Hello, and welcome to Hope After Loss: Conversations on Grief.

My name is Marilyn Burns. I’m a licensed mental health counselor with 48 years of experience, an author, and a mother.

I'm creating this podcast several years after losing my son, Chris, to addiction.  Learning first hand how to grieve with grace and hope is what it took for me to help you on your journey.

Grief is something we don’t talk about enough… especially the kind of grief that begins long before a loss actually happens. As parents, we often live with the fear that something could happen at any moment. And when it does, life changes in ways we never imagined.

In this space, we will have gentle, honest conversations about grief… about love, about loss, and about what it means to keep living when your heart is broken.

I will share my personal journey, the lessons I’ve learned over time, and the experiences of others who are walking this path.

We will talk about the hard things—guilt, regret, trauma, and the feeling that you don’t recognize your life anymore.

But we will also talk about hope.

About how love does not end.

About how we carry our children with us in ways we may not fully understand.

And about how, even in the deepest pain, there are moments that begin to bring us back to ourselves.

If you are grieving… if you feel alone… or if you are trying to understand how to move forward…

This space is for you.

You are not alone.

If you have a question or a topic that you would like me to gently explore,
 you’re welcome to email me at hopeafterlosspodcast@gmail.com.

While I’m not able to provide individual counseling through email,
 I would be honored to hold your question and possibly share it in a future episode so others may feel less alone.

This podcast is dedicated to my son, Chris.

This is Hope After Loss: Conversations on Grief with Marilyn Burns.

I’m so glad you’re here.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional counseling, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need support, please contact a licensed professional or appropriate services in your area.