We’re back this month for the second half of our conversation with Pattie Gallant, a bereaved mother who shares her story of losing her son Evan to cancer, and the journey she is now on 9 years later—leaning into his legacy—to find peace.

We encourage you to revisit Episode #46: Anticipatory Grief, where Pattie shares her experience preparing for Evan’s passing, and the lessons she learned from him about dying, and living.

Referenced in this episode:

Gosnell Memorial Hospice House is an inpatient facility for end of life care in Scarborough, Maine.

David Kessler is a world-renowned expert on death and dying. He has published many books, including Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Grief he co-wrote with psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross.

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Holding the Light is an original, monthly podcast created and hosted by Monica and Colby Charette, edited and produced by Monica Charette, with support from Julia Vigue and Sophia Speeckaert. EMAIL US (shineoncass@gmail.com) with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest. We also welcome you to visit us at ShineOnCass (www.shineoncass.org) where our family continues to Shine the Light of Cassidy.

Our podcast’s theme music is As Long As You Love (Scarlet Wings) written and sung by Cindy Bullens, from the album Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth produced by Blue Lobster Records (1999). Available on CD or download at www.cidnybullens.com. Mention Holding the Light Podcast and receive a signed copy!

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