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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.

 

Death By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Candy Lockner’s son Dylan Corum

#grief #opioids #fentanyl

In Episode 236, I welcome Candy Lockner who shares the life and death of her precious son, Dylan Cain Corum who died by fentanyl poisoning at the age of 23.

He is survived by his mother, Candy Lockner, his dad Chris Corum, brother Zakary Corum, sister-in-law Brye and niece Charlee, nephew Cross and nephew Cain which is Dylan’s middle name.

Candy and her son, Dylan Cain Corum – Feb 28 1998 – Dec 20 2021

He loved riding motorcycles and working in the oil fields.

Niece Charlee, Brother Zakary, Sister-in-law Brye, Mother Candy, Dylan and Nephew Cross

Watch our video version here – https://youtu.be/rdj7ZoJE_IQ

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Your support of my work, through PayPal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8 – 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, share and leave a comment.

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.

Visit my amazon channel for all my books and journals – https://www.amazon.com/author/marymac

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Death By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Amber Hall’s son Charley Alvin Whisenhunt

#fentanyl #fentanylpoisoning #homicide

In Episode 235, I welcome Amber Hall who shares the life and death of her precious son, Charles “Charley” Alvin Whisenhunt who died by fentanyl poisoning at the age of 23.

Charley Alvin Whisenhunt – Jan 3 2000 – Dec 31 2023

He is survived by his mother, Amber Hall, his father Charles, his stepfather Kermit and siblings Alexander, Freedom, Bentley, RubyAnn, Nicholas and Rowdy.

Charley Alvin Whisenhunt | Lover of Football

Charley was a lover of nature, the mountains, football and especially his family. He took good care of his younger siblings and they miss their Uncle Bubba.

Younger Siblings at Charley’s Gravesite

Watch the video version here – https://youtu.be/YF-WsSVukoU

Bentley hugging his Charley Bear

Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe to bring awareness to others about this deadly epidemic.

Visit Families Supporting Families group which Amber attends – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159579930856625/

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Your support of my work, through PayPal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8 – 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.

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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Let’s Be Friends:

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Death By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Angela Marie’s son Nick Rucker Part II

#opioids #fentanyl #poison #murder

In Episode 233, I continue my conversation with Angela Marie Parkerson who shares the life and death of her son Nick Rucker who died by fentanyl poisoning at 24.

Nick Rucker | May 3 1996 – April 23 2021

Nick is survived by his mother Angela Marie, brother Brandon and sisters Courtney and Hannah. He is also loved and missed by his seven nephews and one niece.

Nick, Courtney, Angela Marie, Brandon and Hannah

Nick was a lover of nature and enjoyed the mountains and hiking.

Playful time for Angela Marie and son Nick Rucker

He was murdered in Kentucky and, unfortunately, it has been an uphill battle to gain justice for him.

To build awareness of the fentanyl crisis, Angela Marie created The Never Alone Nick Rucker Foundation, Inc. Please visit to learn more.

Fentanyl Awareness with Debbie Howland, Angela Marie Parkerson, Terry Almanza

A few heartwarming happenings that occurred was Angela Marie and I had scheduled our conversation weeks in advance only to find out that May 3rd (the day we recorded) was Nick’s birthday and I never knew it.

Add to the fact that her fb profile name is Angela Marie, my stepdaughter’s exact name and middle name – Angela Marie Wong.

And during the conversation, Angela tells me that while away on business in Virginia, she spotted a Virginia license plate “MomNick” and how special is that!

There are signs from our angels all the time!

Watch our conversation here on youtube – https://youtu.be/hmv-2adS4fo

Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe, like and comment.

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

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Let’s Be Friends:

Amazon Author Page – https://www.amazon.com/author/marymac Grab 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” as well as my journals.

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Death By Fentanyl Podcast Series | Angela Marie’s son Nick Rucker I

#opioids #fentanyl #poison #murder

In Episode 232, I welcome Angela Marie Parkerson who shares the life and death of her son Nick Rucker who died by fentanyl poisoning at 24.

Nick Rucker | May 3 1996 – April 23 2021

Nick is survived by his mother Angela Marie, brother Brandon and sisters Courtney and Hannah. He is also loved and missed by his seven nephews and one niece.

Nick, Courtney, Angela Marie, Brandon and Hannah

Nick was a lover of nature and enjoyed the mountains and hiking.

Playful time for Angela Marie and son Nick Rucker

He was murdered in Kentucky and, unfortunately, it has been an uphill battle to gain justice for him.

To build awareness of the fentanyl crisis, Angela Marie created The Never Alone Nick Rucker Foundation, Inc. Please visit to learn more.

Fentanyl Awareness with Debbie Howland, Angela Marie Parkerson, Terry Almanza

Watch our conversation here on youtube – https://youtu.be/uhBBBOTJN1k

Please share this episode with others who could benefit from it and subscribe, like and comment.

#death #poison #fentanylpoisoning #opioids #murder #deathofason #nickrucker #angelamarie #angelamarieparkerson #fentanyl #illegaldrugs #illegalopioids #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 – 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.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

Let’s Be Friends:

Amazon Author Page – https://www.amazon.com/author/marymac

Facebook – / askmarymac

LinkedIn – / marymccambridge

Instagram – @themarymacshowpodcast

Twitter – / askmarymac