08/15/2025

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 6: Navigating Community and Connection After the Death of a Child

TW: Suicide, Child Death In this heartfelt episode, we tenderly explore the profound impact of losing a child through the voices of three courageous mothers: Colleen Havey (Starts at 00:35), Laurel O'Sullivan (Starts at 36:42), and Jill Mickey (Starts at 1:03:22). Their stories reveal the unique challenges and emotional journeys faced, offering a compassionate space for healing and hope. Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983. We provide peer support for youth navigating all forms of grief and loss.

1h 27m

06/20/2025

ACEing Grief Season 2 Episode 5: The Impact of Incarceration on Children with Natasha Blakely and Jessie D. Mabrey

"In 2020, more than 200,000 people were serving life sentences—1 in 7 people in prison.For many incarcerated parents, interacting with their children outside of a prison will be impossible for the rest of their lives." (Parents-in-Prison.pdf) Join us as Stephanie sits with Natasha Blakely of Project Avary and Jessie D. Mabrey of the short film "The Candle," for this powerful episode on the seldom talked about issue for youth in the U.S. The statistics are striking and the experiences shared are both frustrating and inspiring. We know you'll walk away passionate about this work after you listen in.Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983. We provide peer support for youth navigating all forms of grief and loss.

49 min

04/11/2025

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 4: Rainbows' Volunteer Facilitator Stories

This April, during Volunteer Appreciation Month, we want to express our deepest gratitude to the volunteers who provide free support groups worldwide to youth facing loss and uncertainty. We're honored to be speaking with two facilitators and members of the Rainbows network about the value they've seen in our programs and the strong, supportive communities these programs help build. 🌈 To make a donation to Rainbows for All Children visit rainbows.org/donate Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.

36 min

01/24/2025

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 3: Navigating Divorce and Blended Families with Christine Boll and Susan Guthrie

We are back for another special episode on the nuances of divorce during January- divorce awareness month. This time we are focusing on multiple divorces and blended families. Our guests, Rainbows parent and alumna Christine Boll and divorce attorney, mediator, and advocate Susan Guthrie, bring first hand and expert insight on these dynamics and how they can effect the children involved. To make a donation to Rainbows for All Children visit rainbows.org/donate Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.

1 hr

11/14/2024

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 2: Children's Grief Awareness- Adverse Childhood Experiences with Dr. Cathy Humikowski

In honor of Children's Grief Awareness Month we have a very special episode on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). How do children take their adverse childhood experiences into adulthood? What is the familial experience, when a child is ill or facing an unfamiliar adversity? Dr. Cathy Humikowski, is an alumni of adverse childhood experiences, battling cancer at a young age. Now, as an adult, Pediatric ICU doctor, and parent to her own girls, she sits down with Stephanie to share some wisdom she has gathered over the years. For ways to get involved with Rainbows during Children's Grief Awareness Month visit rainbows.org/get-involved or make a contribution to our fundraising campaign at rainbows.org/donate.

44 min

09/12/2024

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 1: The Grief of Significant Illness with Special Guest Dr. E

We are kicking off our second season of ACE-ing Grief, with a conversation on significant illness featuring the ever effervescent, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo! You can catch Dr. E live and in person at our EmpowHER event this September 19th 5-8pm in downtown Chicago. She will be our Keynote speaker and there will be other incredibly empowering connections to be made that evening! To learn more and grab your tickets visit: https://rainbows.org/event/empowher-life-in-full-color/ To make a donation to Rainbows for All Children visit rainbows.org/donate Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.

25 min

07/12/2024

ACE-ing Grief Episode 5: Season One Finale with Special Guest Meghan Dwyer

We end our first season of "ACE-ing Grief," on a conversation with Investigative Journalist and Rainbows Board Member/Advocate Meghan Dwyer. Join us as she flips the script and digs deeper into our executive director's story and future hopes for the organization! Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in Chicagoland in 1983. To learn more about Rainbows programs, resources, and how to get involved, visit our website at www.rainbows.org. To give a gift in support of youth facing loss and uncertainty, visit www.rainbows.org/donate/.

36 min

03/29/2024

ACE-ing Grief Episode 4: The Compounded Grief of Military Families

This episode's guest is military wife, mother, and advocate Kaanan Mackey-Fugler. We were honored to have her share her story with us and continue her advocacy work for military families' rights."[Kaanan]... is the Healthcare Navigator in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Department for Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana (VOASCLA). She is the surviving spouse of SSG Matthew Mackey, who died 18 days after an active-duty accident on July 28, 2010. She is also the mother to 5 Gold Star Children. In 2017, she remarried and became the wife of a disabled veteran, Joshua." (congress.gov) To learn more about Kaanan's military family advocacy visit, www.volunteersofamerica.org or www.voascla.org/ To grab tickets for, "Flavors of Hope: Sip. Savor. Support." happening June 1, 2024 from 10am to 1pm in the Chicago Cultural Center, visit: https://events.handbid.com/lp/rainbows-flavors-of-hope

36 min

01/26/2024

ACE-ing Grief Episode 3: Divorce Awareness

In honor of Divorce Awareness Month, Stephanie is sitting down with amicable divorce attorney and advocate Beth McCormack of Beermann, LLP, recently divorced mother Justine Karl, and Daniel Hunter of the Cook County Circuit Court to talk about divorce... the good, the bad, and what Rainbows has been doing to make it better. To learn more about the, “Children and Teens Speak,” program in Cook County and how it can benefit your local court system, email Stephanie.Garrity@Rainbows.org. Visit www.rainbows.org/donate to make a donation today. Special thanks to: Beth McCormack, Beermann, LLP, Justine Karl, and Daniel Hunter of the Cook County Circuit Court. Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983.

1h 2m

11/16/2023

ACE-ing Grief Episode 2: Children's Grief Awareness and Navigating the Holidays

Join us this Children's Grief Awareness Day as Executive Director, Stephanie Garrity, talks to two Rainbows facilitators and a Rainbows parent about all of their experiences with grief during the holidays, what commonalities they have seen over the years during this time, and the lasting impact Rainbows groups can have on all parties. Special thanks to: Dana Blumberg, Shannon Heidkamp, and Amy Junge for agreeing to share their stories with us in this important episode. For more resources on navigating grief during the holidays and other specific adverse childhood experiences, visit our resources pages at www.rainbows.org/resources.

44 min

09/22/2023

ACE-ing Grief Episode 1: The Sons of Suzy Yehl Marta

Rainbows for All Children's Executive Director, Stephanie Garrity, sits down to talk with Mike, Tom, and Tim Yehl: the original Rainbows kids. They reflect on life as children of divorce, growing up with their mom, and the 40th anniversary of their Suzy's work to bring support and empowerment to children navigating loss and uncertainty all over the world. Pictured: Suzy's work chair, a photo provided by her sons of the chair she would sit in to work tirelessly for her mission to support youth facing loss. Rainbows for All Children is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1983. To learn more about Rainbows programs, resources, and how to get involved, visit our website at www.rainbows.org. To give a gift in support of youth facing loss and uncertainty, visit www.rainbows.org/donate/.

1h 6m

ACE-ing Grief

Episodes

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 6: Navigating Community and Connection After the Death of a Child

ACEing Grief Season 2 Episode 5: The Impact of Incarceration on Children with Natasha Blakely and Jessie D. Mabrey

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 4: Rainbows' Volunteer Facilitator Stories

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 3: Navigating Divorce and Blended Families with Christine Boll and Susan Guthrie

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 2: Children's Grief Awareness- Adverse Childhood Experiences with Dr. Cathy Humikowski

ACE-ing Grief Season 2 Episode 1: The Grief of Significant Illness with Special Guest Dr. E

ACE-ing Grief Episode 5: Season One Finale with Special Guest Meghan Dwyer

ACE-ing Grief Episode 4: The Compounded Grief of Military Families

ACE-ing Grief Episode 3: Divorce Awareness

ACE-ing Grief Episode 2: Children's Grief Awareness and Navigating the Holidays

ACE-ing Grief Episode 1: The Sons of Suzy Yehl Marta

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