I used to think that being a good dad was all about managing the chaos. Providing, being a good husband, feeding the dogs, volunteering at school, and making sure the homework gets done. And, if you can do all that in a nice suburban neighborhood, you're probably really doing well. I checked these boxes on most days and figured I was doing alright. Then, on Nov. 1, 2015, my daughter Galia said "Dad, my leg hurts." I thought it was nothing; it turns out it was something. Acute Myeloid Leukemi ...
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As grievers, it's natural to compare our journeys to others. Then, we can get into some tit for tat about whose story is "better" or "worse." Here, I share a little about why I think it's natural to do this and when I think it can hurt or help us. (Music credit: Scott Holmes)由Brian
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It's a not so humble opinion of mine that indulging in creative efforts can change any human being's life. One of my greatest joys in raising my daughter was seeing her curiosity and passion for art. There were times when I embraced that side of her and other times when I could have been better. I made the mistake of passing off creativity as somet…
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In this episode I share the three things I would tell myself if I were able to go back in time and give advice to myself in that first year after losing my daughter. (Music credit: Scott Holmes)由Brian
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Wandering through a second-hand bookstore, a Truman Capote short story helps me uncover my new standards for how I choose family and friends in my life after losing my daughter. Yes, I did say "choose" family. Thanks for spending time with me. (Music credit: Scott Holmes)由Brian
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This episode tackles the question that comes up early in a grief journey: When will I feel better? In that, I share discoveries I made in the first three years after losing my daughter to Leukemia. (Music credit: Scott Holmes)由Brian
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Welcome to The B-Side: Dads. Grief. Tunes. This is a podcast about dad grief, how it changes us as men, and how it can help us become better people. For this first episode, my son, Ethan, a 20-year-old college sophomore, took the time to interview me and ask why his dad is starting this podcast. Thank you for spending your time with us. Enjoy! (Mus…
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