4 min

Losing a Loved One on Christmas Grieve Love Heal

    • Mental Health

Amanda Mendes is the mother of a grieving child. She lives in North Fort Myers with her husband and two sons. Two years ago, her oldest son's father suffered a heart attack during surgery. Amanda talks with Valerie's House Communications Coordinator April Reilly about the difficult days that followed, her mission to keep Christmas traditions alive and she and her son found hope after loss.


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Amanda Mendes is the mother of a grieving child. She lives in North Fort Myers with her husband and two sons. Two years ago, her oldest son's father suffered a heart attack during surgery. Amanda talks with Valerie's House Communications Coordinator April Reilly about the difficult days that followed, her mission to keep Christmas traditions alive and she and her son found hope after loss.


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4 min