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Traumatic Grief, Grieving a Child that Was Murdered

Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette Season 6 Episode 7

Charlie shares his thoughts on the Anniversary of His Son’s Death: https://bit.ly/4dn8RpU

Traumatic grief is grief and mourning over a death that came about in traumatic circumstances (e.g. sudden, suicide, murder). This week Charlie talks about the murder of his 21-year-old son which occurred outside a bodega in New York City, five years ago. This heartbreaking story brings into focus the value of advance care planning, organ donation, and the ongoing pain that comes with the death of a child. 

In this Episode:

  • 01:31 - Road Trip: New Hampshire and the Origin of "Live Free or Die"
  • 03:24 - Poutine, Canada's version of smothered fries
  • 05:18 -  Grieving a Murdered Son: Charlie's Personal Story 
  • 13:33 - Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven"
  • 15:26 - Outro

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