In this moving episode of Boogie on Rosie Woman, Rosie sits down with Courtney Stasco, a TedX speaker, author of Starry’s Journey, and founder of the non-profit Starry is Hope. Courtney shares her raw, heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring journey after losing her husband, US Air Force Veteran Todd Michael Stasco, to suicide in 2019. Courtney discusses the traumatic night of Todd's death, her personal battle with survival and severe trauma, and how she turned her grief into a mission to help military families and first responders. Through emotional honesty, this episode tackles the shared stigmas of addiction, domestic violence, and mental health crises.
Courtney Stasco lost her husband to suicide in 2019. Since then, she has stepped into the light as a phenomenal voice for suicide prevention. She is a TedX speaker, author, and creator of the children's book series Starry’s Journey. Her nonprofit, Starry is Hope, provides grief resources and has a current mission to donate 529 copies of Starry's Journey to children of military personnel and first responders who have experienced a tragic loss.
Resources & Links Mentioned
Starry is Hope (Nonprofit Organization): starryishope.org
Between Star Stories (Publishing & Book Orders): betweenstarstories.com
Connect with Courtney Stasco on Social Media:
Facebook: Starry is Hope on Facebook
Instagram: @starryishope
LinkedIn: Courtney Stasco
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