Love, Grief & Shining On: Carrying Light Through Child Loss with Monica Charette
American Mothers: Mom to Mom Podcast · American Mothers Inc
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Show Notes
In a "grief-illiterate" world, how do we support those walking the path of child loss? Today, Deanne sits down with Monica Charette, a mother who has turned her personal tragedy into a beacon of hope for others. Monica shares the heart behind the ShineOnCass Foundation and her podcast, Holding the Light, which she hosts with her son, Colby. This conversation is for anyone navigating grief or for those who want to learn how to truly show up for a friend in need.
Key Takeaways:
Navigating a Grief-Illiterate World: Monica discusses the challenge of finding true support in a society that often doesn't know how to talk about deep loss.
Child Loss is Forever: A heart-to-heart on why child loss isn't something you "get over," but something you learn to carry with you.
Insights from "11 Things": Monica shares a few of the most vital lessons she learned in the wake of loss that she wishes someone had told her sooner.
The ShineOnCass Foundation: The beautiful story of how Cassidy’s light continues to shine through the work Monica, Colby, and their family are doing today.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Holding the Light Podcast: Hosted by Monica and Colby Charette.
- "In this episode, Monica shares a few powerful insights from her viral list, '11 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Child Loss.' To hear the full list and dive deeper into her journey with her son Colby, be sure to listen to their podcast, Holding the Light."
- ShineOnCass Foundation: Learn more about Cassidy’s legacy and how to support their mission.
- Learn More about American Mothers: www.americanmothers.org
ShineOnCass Foundation was awarded a 2025 Golden Rule Grant award from American Mothers, Inc.(R) in honor of Monica Charette. Monica says thank you and explains how the grant helped the ShineOnCass Foundation.
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