Losing a parent or close family member is one of the top 5 most stressful life events. It’s been almost four years since our host Elizabeth Miller lost her dad. In today’s episode, she honors her dad by recognizing his birthday.
Listen to the show: Honoring My Dad’s Birthday
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Links & Resources Mentioned
- Correction! Elizabeth’s dad would have been 80 years old this year.
- Obituary for Lawrence J. Beighey. As the writer for our family (other than my mom), I wrote the obituary which I found to be helpful for my own healing and gave me something to physically do in those first days after his death.
- After Life Podcast episode with Beth Marshall that share many tips and tools for tackling grief.
- Books to help you with grief:
- Dad’s legacy lives on in Hubbard Lake, Michigan.
- Dad’s book is available on Amazon (or in my bathroom!).
- In the spirit of creating a growing network… connect with me on LinkedIn. How could we partner together and help each other?
- Both of my sisters are also entrepreneurs. Annie is the co-founder of Cura Strategies and my sister Susie is an oil painter. My brother used to own a bar & restaurant called Skip’s Roadhouse in Stone Mountain, GA. He had such fans that they created a ‘I’ve partied at Skip’s Roadhouse‘ Facebook group!
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Favorite Quotes & Moments from This Episode
“Falling into this pit of depression is definitely not going to bring him back to life and it will just hurt the living.”
He was a man who put his family first. He gave all his kids roots and wings and encouraged us to follow our dreams.”
“I do feel his presence and encouragement around me each time I sit down and work, I can visualize his little proud smile.”
Listener Question(s)
How do you honor a parent that is no longer in your presence? What gives you comfort on the first special occasions and holidays after a loved one has passed?
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