🎧 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick
Episode 138 – “Losing Daddy: Loss Through a Little Girl’s Eyes” (Part 1)
Guest: Eliana Flick
📅 August 12, 2024
🎙️ Overview
💔 Grief From the Eyes of a Child: A Mother-Daughter Conversation on Loss, Love, and Healing
In one of the most tender and powerful episodes of The Hopecast, host Rachael Flick sits down with her daughter, Eliana, to revisit the life-altering day they lost their husband and father, Deputy Micah Flick. Eliana was only seven years old when he was killed in the line of duty—and in this raw and honest conversation, she bravely shares what that experience was like from her young perspective.
Together, they open a window into the sacred space of grief between a mother and daughter—offering hope, validation, and healing for families who have walked through similar loss.
“I thought Levi just got in trouble... and then Mom said, ‘Daddy's been shot, and we're going to the hospital.’” – Eliana Flick
🔎 In This Episode:
- Eliana’s memory of the day her father died
- Rachael’s experience navigating trauma as a parent
- What it’s like for children to process death and grief
- The importance of language and honesty in a grieving household
- Faith, therapy, and family as lifelines for survival and healing
🎧 Why You Should Listen
If you've ever lost someone unexpectedly, or you're walking through grief with children, this episode is a must-listen. Eliana’s story reminds us of the profound strength of young hearts, and Rachael’s guidance reveals how to parent through pain with tenderness and transparency. Whether you're healing from your own loss or supporting someone who is, this intimate conversation will leave you moved—and more equipped to walk through sorrow with faith and courage.
💛 Connect with Rachael Flick
- 🌐 Website: rachaelflick.com
- 📸 Instagram: @rachael.flick
- 🐦 Twitter: @rachael_flick
- 📘 Facebook: @TheRachaelFlick
- 💼 LinkedIn: Rachael Flick
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