ACE-ing Grief is a new bimonthly podcast hosted by Rainbows' Executive Director Stephanie Garrity. Episodes of ACE-ing Grief cover topics related to children's grief awareness, divorce, deportation, deployment, and other faces of grief in the form of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.
To learn more about Rainbows programs, resources, and how to get involved, visit our website at www.rainbows.org.
To give a gift in support of youth facing loss and uncertainty, visit www.rainbows.org/donate/.
ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 6: Navigating Community and Connection After the Death of a Child
TW: Suicide, Child Death
In this heartfelt episode, we tenderly explore the profound impact of losing a child through the voices of three courageous mothers: Colleen Havey (Starts at 00:35), Laurel O'Sullivan (Starts at 36:42), and Jill Mickey (Starts at 1:03:22). Their stories reveal the unique challenges and emotional journeys faced, offering a compassionate space for healing and hope.
Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983. We provide peer support for youth navigating all forms of grief and loss.
20 Jun 2025
ACEing Grief Season 2 Episode 5: The Impact of Incarceration on Children with Natasha Blakely and Jessie D. Mabrey
Natasha Blakely and Jessie D. Mabrey discuss the profound impact of parental incarceration on children in the U.S. with Stephanie, highlighting striking statistics and inspiring experiences in this interview.
11 Apr 2025
ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 4: Rainbows' Volunteer Facilitator Stories
This April, during Volunteer Appreciation Month, we want to express our deepest gratitude to the volunteers who provide free support groups worldwide to youth facing loss and uncertainty. We're honored to be speaking with two facilitators and members of the Rainbows network about the value they've seen in our programs and the strong, supportive communities these programs help build. 🌈
To make a donation to Rainbows for All Children visit
rainbows.org/donate (https://open.spotify.com/episode/rainbows.org/donate)
Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.
24 Jan 2025
ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 3: Navigating Divorce and Blended Families with Christine Boll and Susan Guthrie
We are back for another special episode on the nuances of divorce during January- divorce awareness month. This time we are focusing on multiple divorces and blended families.
Our guests, Rainbows parent and alumna Christine Boll and divorce attorney, mediator, and advocate Susan Guthrie, bring first hand and expert insight on these dynamics and how they can effect the children involved.
To make a donation to Rainbows for All Children visit
rainbows.org/donate (https://open.spotify.com/episode/rainbows.org/donate)
Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.
14 Nov 2024
ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 2: Children's Grief Awareness- Adverse Childhood Experiences with Dr. Cathy Humikowski
Dr. Cathy Humikowski shares her personal experience with adverse childhood experiences and offers wisdom on how to support children navigating similar traumas.
12 Sept 2024
ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 1: The Grief of Significant Illness with Special Guest Dr. E
We are kicking off our second season of ACE-ing Grief, with a conversation on significant illness featuring the ever effervescent, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo!
You can catch Dr. E live and in person at our EmpowHER event this September 19th 5-8pm in downtown Chicago. She will be our Keynote speaker and there will be other incredibly empowering connections to be made that evening! To learn more and grab your tickets visit: https://rainbows.org/event/empowher-life-in-full-color/ (https://rainbows.org/event/empowher-life-in-full-color/ )
To make a donation to Rainbows for All Children visit
rainbows.org/donate (rainbows.org/donate)
Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.
12 Jul 2024
ACE-ing Grief Episode 5: Season One Finale with Special Guest Meghan Dwyer
We end our first season of "ACE-ing Grief," on a conversation with Investigative Journalist and Rainbows Board Member/Advocate Meghan Dwyer. Join us as she flips the script and digs deeper into our executive director's story and future hopes for the organization!
Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in Chicagoland in 1983.
To learn more about Rainbows programs, resources, and how to get involved, visit our website at www.rainbows.org (https://open.spotify.com/episode/www.rainbows.org).
To give a gift in support of youth facing loss and uncertainty, visit www.rainbows.org/donate/ (https://open.spotify.com/episode/www.rainbows.org/donate/).
29 Mar 2024
ACE-ing Grief Episode 4: The Compounded Grief of Military Families
This episode's guest is military wife, mother, and advocate Kaanan Mackey-Fugler. We were honored to have her share her story with us and continue her advocacy work for military families' rights.
"[Kaanan]... is the Healthcare Navigator in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Department for Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana (VOASCLA). She is the surviving spouse of SSG Matthew Mackey, who died 18 days after an active-duty accident on July 28, 2010. She is also the mother to 5 Gold Star Children. In 2017, she remarried and became the wife of a disabled veteran, Joshua." (congress.gov)
To learn more about Kaanan's military family advocacy visit, www.volunteersofamerica.org or www.voascla.org/
To grab tickets for, "Flavors of Hope: Sip. Savor. Support." happening June 1, 2024 from 10am to 1pm in the Chicago Cultural Center, visit: https://events.handbid.com/lp/rainbows-flavors-of-hope
26 Jan 2024
ACE-ing Grief Episode 3: Divorce Awareness
In honor of Divorce Awareness Month, Stephanie is sitting down with amicable divorce attorney and advocate Beth McCormack of Beermann, LLP, recently divorced mother Justine Karl, and Daniel Hunter of the Cook County Circuit Court to talk about divorce... the good, the bad, and what Rainbows has been doing to make it better.
To learn more about the, “Children and Teens Speak,” program in Cook County and how it can benefit your local court system, email Stephanie.Garrity@Rainbows.org.
Visit www.rainbows.org/donate to make a donation today.
Special thanks to: Beth McCormack, Beermann, LLP, Justine Karl, and Daniel Hunter of the Cook County Circuit Court.
Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.
16 Nov 2023
ACE-ing Grief Episode 2: Children's Grief Awareness and Navigating the Holidays
Join us this Children's Grief Awareness Day as Executive Director, Stephanie Garrity, talks to two Rainbows facilitators and a Rainbows parent about all of their experiences with grief during the holidays, what commonalities they have seen over the years during this time, and the lasting impact Rainbows groups can have on all parties.
Special thanks to: Dana Blumberg, Shannon Heidkamp, and Amy Junge for agreeing to share their stories with us in this important episode.
For more resources on navigating grief during the holidays and other specific adverse childhood experiences, visit our resources pages at www.rainbows.org/resources.
22 Sept 2023
ACE-ing Grief Episode 1: The Sons of Suzy Yehl Marta
Rainbows for All Children's Executive Director, Stephanie Garrity, sits down to talk with Mike, Tom, and Tim Yehl: the original Rainbows kids. They reflect on life as children of divorce, growing up with their mom, and the 40th anniversary of their Suzy's work to bring support and empowerment to children navigating loss and uncertainty all over the world.
Pictured: Suzy's work chair, a photo provided by her sons of the chair she would sit in to work tirelessly for her mission to support youth facing loss.
Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.
To learn more about Rainbows programs, resources, and how to get involved, visit our website at www.rainbows.org (www.rainbows.org).
To give a gift in support of youth facing loss and uncertainty, visit www.rainbows.org/donate/ (www.rainbows.org/donate/).
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