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Whenever Annette & Mel connect, there's always a third person in the mix. That third person is Amy, their friend and chosen family member who died in 2012 of pulmonary fibrosis. While they each had a unique friendship with her, both connections were formative and deep. When Amy died, Annette and Mel's friendship grew stronger, because of their shared grief.
This episode is part of a series focused on grieving the death of a friend. As much as we decry there being a hierarchy of grief, most people still assume the death of a family member is harder than the death of a friend. In reality though, the death of a friend or chosen family member can be absolutely devastating, in ways that catch us, and others, off guard.
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Learn more about Annette Leonard and listen to her podcast, Chronic Wellness.
Ep. 51: Anger & Grief - Megan Devine
Ep. 50: Grieving The Death Of A Best Friend As A Teen
Ep. 49: Everyday Grief Rituals & Routines - Jodie Brauer
Ep. 48: Grief Dreams - Joshua Black
Ep. 47: What We Talk About When We Talk About Death
Ep. 46: Children And Memorial Services - Holly Pruett
Ep. 45: Supporting Grieving Kids With Mindfulness - Tips For Teachers & Parents
Ep. 44: Redefining Comfort Food - Dr. Drew Ramsey
Ep. 43: An Only Child, Grieving Her Only Parent - Rachel Ricketts
Ep. 42: Secrets & Grief
Ep. 41: Grieving An Overdose (Part 3 of 3) - A Teen's Perspective
Ep. 40: Grieving An Overdose Death (Part 2 of 3) - The Loss Of A Child
Ep. 39: Grieving An Overdose (Part 1 of 3) - The Death Of A Brother
Ep. 38: What Helps When You're Grieving - Ideas For Body, Mind, and Spirit
Ep. 37: How To Help Children And Teens Grieving A Violent Death
Ep. 36: Grieving My Dad - A Son's Story
Ep. 35: After A Death - 5 Tips For Schools
Ep. 34: The Thing I Never Thought I'd Do Again
Ep. 33: The Importance Of Honesty - Talking With Children About Death
Ep. 32: The Youngest Grievers
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