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August 14, 2023 38 mins

A friend once said "Grief is love with nowhere to go."  It's a winding road with no end and no logic, especially when dealing with the death of your child after a long battle with mental health challenges and addiction.  Barbara Legere, (http://barbaralegere.com) courageously tells her story, and provides guidence on talking to people who are grieving.  Her book "Talk To Me, I'm Grieving" JUST came out, so grab a copy and learn how to support people going through a difficult time! 

Get Barbara's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Me-Im-Grieving-Supportive-ebook/dp/B0BX88D87H/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1PQF7C1V1DBBT&keywords=talk+to+me+i%27m+grieving&qid=1678212668&sprefix=talk+to+me+i%27m+grieving%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-2
Website http://barbaralegere.com

LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaralegere

Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/barbara.legere1

Twitter URL https://twitter.com/@barbaralegere7

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/barbaralegere925

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Barbara Legere is the bestselling author of Keven’s Choice. She has just completed her second book, Talk to Me I'm Grieving. Her writing has been featured in Prevention Magazine, Salon, Huffington Post, and Authority Magazine for her work in advocating for those suffering from substance abuse, mental health issues, and grief. In addition, she is a sought-after podcast guest speaking on grief awareness, suicide prevention, and compassion for substance abuse disorder. 

She is a volunteer for the non-profit, TIP, (Trauma Intervention Program) where she is called on scene by first responders to give emotional support and help to those involved in traumatic incidents, typically involving the death of a loved one.

Barbara's genuine kindness and concern for the wellbeing of others, especially those suffering grief, depression and substance use disorder, makes her a popular podcast guest.

She lives in Southern California with her sister, cat, tortoise, and three dogs. 

 

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