The Disconnect Between the World's Perception of the Pandemic & the Searing & Troubling Reality of Covid Grief

In this special 5th anniversary episode of Stolen Goodbyes, Karen speaks with five incredible guests—Emma, Jane, Kristie, Sioux, and Brielle—about their ongoing journeys with COVID-19 grief. Each guest shares the heartbreaking details of losing their loved ones to the pandemic, including the pain of not being able to say goodbye, the trauma of key dates, and the overwhelming challenges of grief. They discuss the unspoken struggles of living through a time when the world moved on, while their grief remained. From feelings of guilt, anger, and isolation to seeking counseling and navigating life’s triggers, this emotional episode uncovers the lasting impact of the pandemic on the lives of the bereaved. They reflect on the emotional scars of COVID-19, the lack of public recognition, and the toll the loss has taken on both them and their children. Through their stories, they show how resilience, love, and hope can emerge from even the darkest moments.Guest Details:Emma Charlesworth: Lost her husband, Stuart "Charlie" Charlesworth, aged 45, to COVID-19 in March 2020.Jane Smith: Lost her husband, Goff, aged 53, to COVID-19 in April 2020.Sioux Hill: Lost her father, John Leigh, aged 72, to COVID-19 in April 2020.Brielle Adams: Lost her adoptive father, Leo Adams, aged 85, to COVID-19 in March 2020.Kristie Cervantes: Lost her husband, Rey, aged 42, to COVID-19 in December 2020.Listen to their episode on the award-winning Stolen Goodbyes podcast:Podlink: https://pod.link/1535766859Websites:https://karen-rice.com/podcast/https://shows.acast.com/stolen-goodbyesInstagramhttps://bit.ly/3ITXSFCX.RicekmcFacebookhttps://bit.ly/3kGGwnGLinked inwww.linkedin.com/in/kmcmediaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/stolen-goodbyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.