Sonja was 15 when we recorded in the summer of 2023, but was just 10 when her father, Matt, died in September 2018 from injuries due to a car accident. Sonja, her mom, and two younger siblings lived in NYC at the time of his death. They eventually moved across the country to Portland, Oregon where they attended peer grief support groups at Dougy Center. Sonja shares what she remembers about hearing that her dad was in an accident, how their community showed up while he was in the hospital, and how they kept showing up after he died. We also talk about her dad and what it's like to be the oldest sibling who had the most time and memories with him.
This series is a part of an ongoing collaboration between Dougy Center and the New York Life Foundation. We are deeply grateful for New York Life Foundation's tireless support and advocacy on behalf of children and teens who are grieving.
Download a copy of the New York Life Foundation's newest resource for teens who are grieving - Lost in the Middle.
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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