Adventures and Hardships in Parental Mental Health & Grief, with father & advocate Dylan Benson

It’s difficult to put into words the depth of openness, vulnerability and realness with which our guest today shares his story - not just on this podcast episode, but in his work as an advocate for mental health and in his willingness to share his journey through grief and loss on a public platform. 

I am joined on this episode by Dylan Benson, a father, adventurer and photographer.  

Dylan generously shares with us his story of loss, grief, mental health challenges and road to healing.  Through his experiences and journey toward wholeness, Dylan displays what we know to be true about processing grief and loss - that moving toward healing is done in safe spaces with safe others, and that integrating hardships into everyday life is what enables one to go on to live fully.

Dylan’s honest and insightful portrayal of his life’s circumstances intertwined with his choices along the way is hope-filled.  His conviction that healing and moving forward require conversation and connection comes through loud and clear.  Reaching out to others who may be able to support you or offering a lifeline to someone else who may need support weaves a web of connection that is invaluable.  

I hope you’ll take the time to listen to Dylan’s story. I’m grateful to him for spending his time with us to share it.  We can learn so much from the experiences of others.  If you find it helpful or inspiring, please pass it along to someone you know who might benefit from hearing it.  You can connect with Dylan on Instagram at 

https://www.instagram.com/betterwithadventure/

Here are the resources he referred to:

https://gtf-outside.com/pages/about-us

https://campwidow.org/

Walking alongside you on your journey,
Karen