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Introducing Mena the Glorious Butterfly | A Very Special Book to Help Grieving Children After a Loved One’s Death

As I sit here for the past ten minutes trying to figure out how to share my newest creation with you, I find tears rolling down my cheeks.

Of all the books I’ve written, this one, this one, means the most to me.

In this volatile world, children everywhere are grieving the deaths of those closest to them. Most in silence.

Over 68 million people die or are killed each year in this world. Imagine how many millions more young ones are suffering trying to understand what has happened.

If you look at your own life, especially if you experienced the death of someone significant early in life, you know how lost you felt, how confused everything seemed, and especially where that person went.

We expect adults to have these answers.  But in their own grief, they usually don’t.

So young ones, even older ones, never really feel heard or settled about the death of someone close.

They carry that pain through childhood and into adulthood clouding relationships and affecting careers.

And if that person’s death was sudden or even violent in the case of suicide, homicide, even military deaths, it becomes that much more difficult to explain to children.

I’ve been helping adults and children navigate grief for over 40 years. Oh boy…long time.

I’ve experienced more than my share of deaths in my life. Way too many.

And each took a piece of my soul.

I wrote this book back in 2007. It wasn’t until this year that I had the ability to publish it.

I’m very grateful for that.

It’s taken very long days and weekends, fully focused on getting this out to our young ones.

Many times it was 1 step ahead, 2 or 3 steps back.  Yet my goal was undeterred.

So here she is…Mena.

She flies into the lives of Victoria whose sister has died and Matthew whose father has died.

She brings comfort, tenderness, answers their questions and helps them to know they are not alone.

I want her to touch the lives of children around the globe.

I want her to grace the personal bookshelf of every home long before tragedy strikes because children deserves support immediately after a death occurs.

My challenge to you is to spread the word about Mena’s mission.

It took 48 pages to get all the guidance I wanted to share into this legacy keepsake book.

The first page gives an opportunity to personalize her with the name of the child you are giving her to. (This book is especially for…)

You can read the press release which gives much more information and the reviews which are quite powerful.

If you’d like to provide a review for her page here, you can do so by sending it in the contact form. Even your young ones can send in their reviews.

Mostly, I hope you’ll share her with families you know who would benefit from this knowledge and comfort.

For USA orders, purchase here.

For UK/European orders, purchase here.

 

Memorial Day | Remembering Those Who Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice

#memorialday #military #sacrifice

In Episode 234, we discuss our pain after someone we love, who was serving in the military, is killed in action and how our lives are suddenly turned upside down.

Youtube link (audio only) – https://youtu.be/oCBLasTfbgE Support the channel by subscribing, liking and commenting.

Additional Notes:

Places to visit:

TAPS – https://www.taps.org/ – (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) if you’ve experienced the military death of a loved one. They also help children and teens with camps and programs.

TAPS International – https://www.taps.org/international – which helps families around the globe.

American Gold Star Mothers – https://www.goldstarmoms.com/ – for those who have experienced the military death of a son or daughter.

Sons and Daughters in Touch – https://sdit.org/ – for those missing their fathers killed in the Vietnam War in the USA.

Gold Star Family Registry – http://www.goldstarfamilyregistry.com/ – gives you the ability to search a loved one or friend who was killed in military conflict.

*To find a homeopathic specialist, visit here or here.

Many offer phone consultations if you cannot find one in your area. They work with patients around the globe. You can also research in your area of the world.

xoxo

*Full disclosure: I am not a doctor, but homeopathy has helped me tremendously over 15 years.

Visit our other sites:

https://www.MaryMac.info – our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook “21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process.”

https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com – for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.

The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow please subscribe to our channel, like our videos, comment and share.

https://www.GriefAuthority.com – pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.

https://www.amazon.com/author/marymac – pick up our kindle and paperback books here, including my journal collection and books my books “Understanding Your Grieving Heart After a Loved One’s Death” and “How to Help a Grieving Child After a Loved One’s Death”

https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ – your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.

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Death By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Rebecca Kiessling’s 2 Sons Killed Same Evening | Part II

#fentanyl #opioids #grief #fentanylpoisoning

In Episode 217, in Part II, I continue my discussion with Rebecca Kiessling about the fentanyl deaths of her two sons on the same evening on July 29, 2020.

Rebecca in front of White House during Lost Voices of Fentanyl Rally September 2023 with photo of her sons

Rebecca has endured incredible sorrow, not only from the deaths of Caleb, 20 and Kyler, 18 who both died on the same night from fentanyl, but she also had two miscarriages and the death of a special needs child who died at 33 days old.

She is very active in the fentanyl awareness community, attending the Lost Voices of Fentanyl Rally in Washington, DC each year.

She is also a pro-life lawyer who advocates for those who have been raped and later find themselves pregnant, a cause close to her heart, as she was conceived in rape.

She speaks around the world 50 to 75 times each year advocating for pregnant woman and also helps in the legal process so the fathers do not gain parental rights of the baby.

You can learn more about her work at https://www.RebeccaKiessling.com.

Watch the video version below and please subscribe, like, comment and share:

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Your support of my work, through PayPal is greatly appreciated.

Visit our other sites:

https://www.MaryMac.info – our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook “21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process.”

https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com – for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.

The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@themarymacshow – please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.

The Mary Mac Journal Collection – https://www.amazon.com/author/marymac – ‘my journal’, ‘my grief journal’, ‘my gratitude journal’ and ‘my remembrance journal’ for yourself and as gifts for the bereaved and those struggling.

https://www.GriefAuthority.com – pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.

https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ – your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.

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Death By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Rebecca Kiessling’s 2 sons killed same evening | Part I

In Episode 216, in Part I, I speak with Rebecca Kiessling about the fentanyl deaths of her two sons on the same evening on July 29, 2020.

Rebecca in front of White House during Lost Voices of Fentanyl Rally September 2023 with photo of her sons

Rebecca has endured incredible sorrow, not only from the deaths of Caleb, 20 and Kyler, 18 who both died on the same night from fentanyl, but she also had two miscarriages and the death of a special needs child who died at 33 days old.

She is very active in the fentanyl awareness community, attending the Lost Voices of Fentanyl Rally in Washington, DC each year.

She is also a pro-life lawyer who advocates for those who have been raped and later find themselves pregnant, a cause close to her heart, as she was conceived in rape.

She speaks around the world 50 to 75 times each year advocating for pregnant woman and also helps in the legal process so the fathers do not gain parental rights of the baby.

You can learn more about her work at https://www.RebeccaKiessling.com.

Watch the video version below and please subscribe, like, comment and share:

Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe for future episode of this series.

#death #fentanylpoisoning #fentanylcrisis poison #deathoftwosons #rebeccakiessling #fentanyl #opioids #death #themarymacshow #marymac #grieving #grievingchildren #griefpodcast #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollection

Your support of my work, through PayPal is greatly appreciated.

Visit our other sites:

https://www.MaryMac.info – our primary hub. Pick up our free ebook “21 Things You Must Know About The Grieving Process.”

https://www.TheMaryMacShow.com – for all episodes of my podcast. Join my mailing list here.

The Mary Mac Show You Tube Channel – https://www.youtube/@themarymacshow – please subscribe to our channel, like our videos and share.

The Mary Mac Journal Collection – https://www.amazon.com/author/marymac – ‘my journal’, ‘my grief journal’, ‘my gratitude journal’ and ‘my remembrance journal’ for yourself and as gifts for the bereaved and those struggling.

https://www.GriefAuthority.com – pick up our digital book collection to download immediately upon purchase.

https://www.FoundationForGrievingChildren.org/donate/ – your donation to our cause will be a big help for hurting young ones.

author, death, dying, grief, grief education, grief education podcast, grief podcast, grief podcaster, grieving journals, journals as gifts, journals as presents, journals for women, journals for writing, loss, Mary M. McCambridge, Mary Mac, mary mac journals, my gratitude journal, my grief journal, my journal, my remembrance journal, podcast for grief, podcaster, podcast for grief education, podcast for grievers, the mary mac journal collection, the mary mac show, writing

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New Year New You 2024

In Episode 213, we look at the new year, what we have planned for ourselves and how to focus on the positive in our lives even though we are still grieving.

When the New Year approaches we tend to take stock of the last year and consider new goals that will serve us, especially when we are grieving.

In this episode, we journal through each area of our lives, emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, financial and more so we can look at what we truly want in our lives.

Then we get to start moving toward those goals.

And, yes, even when we are hurting. Even if it seems impossible.

Because if we don’t have something to look forward to, we will sink into the blues and I don’t want that for you.

Take the time to listen in and take the time to set a plan for 2024.

If you’d like to listen in on youtube, you can click here.

Additional Notes:

If you are having an especially difficult time emotionally, I recommend you speak with a specialist at a hotline near you. Here you will find hotlines all around the world. Trained counselors are there to listen, free of charge, to what’s going on with you. Take advantage of their great kindness. Vent with an objective individual. You don’t have to be ‘suicidal’ to call them, but if you are, that’s the best place to call. Don’t hesitate!

In the United States, you can call 988 from any place and they’ll connect you to the closest hotline.

For parents and teens, there is an amazing resource where you can email or text counselors for help at The Boys Town National Hotline! Outstanding assistance for your children and you – 800.448.3000 or text 20121.

Visit Julie Schiffman as she taps on Ring in the New Year. Follow her as she taps to release so many emotions.

Here are some meditation music to help you rest.

You can order your Bach’s Rescue Remedy from most health food stores, either in person or online. Remember, these do have alcohol in them.

I use the Rescue Remedy 20ml drops but they have spray and other versions which might work better for you. And…they also have products to calm pets, too.

Grab my free ebook, 21 Things You Need to Know About the Grieving Process, right here on my site.

Please share with anyone who may need to know this. Also subscribe, rate and review this podcast on whichever podcast platform you listened in.

Much love as you begin this new year. May it be filled with much happiness, peace, prosperity, great health and comfort.

xoxo