Emma's dad, Russell, a band-bus driving, blues harmonica playing farmer, died from a heart attack when she was 20. He was a young 46, very active, and his death was extremly unexpected.
Emma and her family found out after his death that his consumption of energy drinks affected his blood, which then affected his heart.
We discuss complicated grief, having friends in "the club", and the lasting effects of experiencing multiple traumatic events in a row. Emma recommends therapy for all and urges people to be kind, even on the internet!
Emma made a TikTok that gathered a lot of attention, which has helped Emma spread awareness regarding energy drink consumption.
Emma's advice to her younger self about grief:
"It does not go away. People always tell you that it gets easier with time. I feel like that phrasing is wrong, because I don't know if it gets easier, it just gets less condensed."
TikTok: @emmatwolegs
https://www.tiktok.com/@emmatwolegs/video/7129625096565591338?q=emmatwolegs&t=1683098687419
Instagram: @emma_._90
Emily's brothers band, Ghost Dinner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgaFlmglTaE
If you'd like to donate to Tim Harris' project of providing free therapy to at least one person for one year, please visit www.grievingisbreathing.com/donate
Instagram: @grievingisbreathing
Website: www.grievingisbreathing.com
If you'd like to help donate to Tim Harris' project while becoming a part of the Parentless Podcast Patreon crew, visit here:
https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast
This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
Additional production and music by Ian Releford.
Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.
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