When Colin Campbell regained consciousness, seeing only the billowy white of an airbag in front of him, he had no idea what had just happened. A moment ago, his two teenagers were happily texting each other in the backseat — and now they were lying motionless in the wreckage. Colin joins Stephanie to share what it took for him to find the words to talk about this unimaginable loss and how to help others find the words themselves. By leaning far into the pain, he’s made it possible to move forward, while honoring his charismatic and gifted children in the process.
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Suicide 5: Psychological Autopsy
Suicide 4: We Don't Want to See Our Parents Unhappy
Suicide 3: The Great Darkness
Suicide 2: Is Suicide Contagious?
Suicide 1: Beyond the Bridge
Introducing: Last Day Season 2
Kind Of, Sort Of, Very, Extremely Intense
Addiction Epilogue: Josh’s Last Day (with The Lumineers’ Jeremiah Fraites)
Sneak Peek: Season 2
Addiction 25: Finale
Addiction 24: On the Front Lines
Addiction 23: Recovery For Life
Addiction 22: 28 Days Isn’t Enough
Addiction 21: The Blame Game
Addiction 20: Love Is the Why
Addiction 19: Mommy, Again
Addiction 18: Tell Me About Your Childhood
Addiction 17: Trauma (with Dr. Gabor Maté)
Addiction 16: Doing Dopey
Addiction 15: A Parenting Nightmare
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