Dana Douglass Swann is a true Texan (born and raised in Leesville, Texas), who loves fashion, baking, teaching zumba, country and western dancing, and making people laugh. She is the proud mother of 3 sons and 4 beautiful grandchildren, as well as a TedX speaker and the long-standing Executive Assistant at Texas Commission on the Arts . Despite this long career in administration, if asked what she wants to do when she grows up, she would say - “teach Communication at the college level and finish the book that I have started.” Then, laughingly say, “my life is a Lifetime movie waiting to be told”! Dana has been widowed 3 times and married 4 times.

Hear her unbelievable story in this episode where Gaby speaks with Dana about:

• what got her through the toughest days
• how she dealt with awful remarks
• finding inner strength
• how she continues to thrive
• where she found support

This episode is particularly relevant if you've experienced spouse loss or have grieved multiple significant losses in your life.If you found this episode useful, please share it, leave a comment or review so that other grieving people can find this podcast too.

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Note: If this episode has brought up anything that you need further support with, please talk to a trusted person, a mental health professional or contact your local support services.