Hope after Loss... Gentle conversations for grieving hearts

<p>&nbsp;Hello, and welcome to Hope After Loss: Conversations on Grief.</p><p><br></p><p>My name is Marilyn Burns. I’m a licensed mental health counselor with 48 years of experience, an author, and a mother.</p><p>I'm creating this podcast several years after losing my son, Chris, to addiction.&nbsp; Learning first hand how to grieve with grace and hope is what it took for me to help you on your journey.</p><p>Grief is something we don’t talk about enough… especially the kind of grief that begins long before a loss actually happens. As parents, we often live with the fear that something could happen at any moment. And when it does, life changes in ways we never imagined.</p><p>In this space, we will have gentle, honest conversations about grief… about love, about loss, and about what it means to keep living when your heart is broken.</p><p>I will share my personal journey, the lessons I’ve learned over time, and the experiences of others who are walking this path.</p><p>We will talk about the hard things—guilt, regret, trauma, and the feeling that you don’t recognize your life anymore.</p><p>But we will also talk about hope.</p><p>About how love does not end.</p><p>About how we carry our children with us in ways we may not fully understand.</p><p>And about how, even in the deepest pain, there are moments that begin to bring us back to ourselves.</p><p>If you are grieving… if you feel alone… or if you are trying to understand how to move forward…</p><p>This space is for you.</p><p>You are not alone.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you have a question or a topic that you would like me to gently explore,<br>&nbsp;you’re welcome to email me at hopeafterlosspodcast@gmail.com.</p><p>While I’m not able to provide individual counseling through email,<br>&nbsp;I would be honored to hold your question and possibly share it in a future episode so others may feel less alone.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is dedicated to my son, Chris.</p><p>This is Hope After Loss: Conversations on Grief with Marilyn Burns.</p><p>I’m so glad you’re here.</p><p><br></p><blockquote>Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional counseling, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need support, please contact a licensed professional or appropriate services in your area.</blockquote>