2024 January #BeTheGift Connections: The Grief Journey
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Grief is one of the deepest pains we will ever experience. On this episode of #BeTheGift Connections, we’ll talk with donor family members about their journey through grief. 00:00 We’ll hear from Dr. Jason and Darla Brooks, who lost their daughter, Aleya, unexpectedly last year. They’ll share how they are using their experience to help others. 26:40 In our second segment, we’ll talk with Lisa Boullt, who recently published a book about her sister’s death thirty years later. She’ll share how writing "17 Again" helped her to heal and focus on hope after loss. 48:32 And finally, we’ll learn about Tennessee Donor Services’ Aftercare program and its mission to offer bereavement services to donor families.
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