TW: Suicide, Child Death

In this heartfelt episode, we tenderly explore the profound impact of losing a child through the voices of three courageous mothers: Colleen Havey (Starts at 00:35), Laurel O'Sullivan (Starts at 36:42), and Jill Mickey (Starts at 1:03:22). Their stories reveal the unique challenges and emotional journeys faced, offering a compassionate space for healing and hope.

Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983. We provide peer support for youth navigating all forms of grief and loss.

"In 2020, more than 200,000 people were serving life sentences—1 in 7 people in prison.For many incarcerated parents, interacting with their children outside of a prison will be impossible for the rest of their lives." (Parents-in-Prison.pdf)

Join us as Stephanie sits with Natasha Blakely of Project Avary and Jessie D. Mabrey of the short film "The Candle," for this powerful episode on the seldom talked about issue for youth in the U.S.

The statistics are striking and the experiences shared are both frustrating and inspiring. We know you'll walk away passionate about this work after you listen in.Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983. We provide peer support for youth navigating all forms of grief and loss.

This April, during Volunteer Appreciation Month, we want to express our deepest gratitude to the volunteers who provide free support groups worldwide to youth facing loss and uncertainty. We're honored to be speaking with two facilitators and members of the Rainbows network about the value they've seen in our programs and the strong, supportive communities these programs help build. 🌈

To make a donation to Rainbows for All Children visit
rainbows.org/donate
Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.

We are back for another special episode on the nuances of divorce during January- divorce awareness month. This time we are focusing on multiple divorces and blended families.

Our guests, Rainbows parent and alumna Christine Boll and divorce attorney, mediator, and advocate Susan Guthrie, bring first hand and expert insight on these dynamics and how they can effect the children involved.

To make a donation to Rainbows for All Children visit
rainbows.org/donate

Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.

In honor of Children's Grief Awareness Month we have a very special episode on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences).

How do children take their adverse childhood experiences into adulthood? What is the familial experience, when a child is ill or facing an unfamiliar adversity?

Dr. Cathy Humikowski, is an alumni of adverse childhood experiences, battling cancer at a young age. Now, as an adult, Pediatric ICU doctor, and parent to her own girls, she sits down with Stephanie to share some wisdom she has gathered over the years.

For ways to get involved with Rainbows during Children's Grief Awareness Month visit rainbows.org/get-involved or make a contribution to our fundraising campaign at rainbows.org/donate.

We are kicking off our second season of ACE-ing Grief, with a conversation on significant illness featuring the ever effervescent, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo!

You can catch Dr. E live and in person at our EmpowHER event this September 19th 5-8pm in downtown Chicago. She will be our Keynote speaker and there will be other incredibly empowering connections to be made that evening! To learn more and grab your tickets visit: https://rainbows.org/event/empowher-life-in-full-color/

To make a donation to Rainbows for All Children visit rainbows.org/donate

Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.

We end our first season of "ACE-ing Grief," on a conversation with Investigative Journalist and Rainbows Board Member/Advocate Meghan Dwyer. Join us as she flips the script and digs deeper into our executive director's story and future hopes for the organization!

Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in Chicagoland in 1983.

To learn more about Rainbows programs, resources, and how to get involved, visit our website at www.rainbows.org.

To give a gift in support of youth facing loss and uncertainty, visit www.rainbows.org/donate/.

This episode's guest is military wife, mother, and advocate Kaanan Mackey-Fugler. We were honored to have her share her story with us and continue her advocacy work for military families' rights.
"[Kaanan]... is the Healthcare Navigator in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Department for Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana (VOASCLA). She is the surviving spouse of SSG Matthew Mackey, who died 18 days after an active-duty accident on July 28, 2010. She is also the mother to 5 Gold Star Children. In 2017, she remarried and became the wife of a disabled veteran, Joshua." (congress.gov)

To learn more about Kaanan's military family advocacy visit, www.volunteersofamerica.org or www.voascla.org/

To grab tickets for, "Flavors of Hope: Sip. Savor. Support." happening June 1, 2024 from 10am to 1pm in the Chicago Cultural Center, visit: https://events.handbid.com/lp/rainbows-flavors-of-hope