Sorry, I'm Sad Kelsie Snow
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When her husband was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in June 2019 and given 6-12 months to live, Kelsie Snow avoided other people's sad stories as a rule, but as time wore on she found herself seeking them out. Snow, a former sports reporter for The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times and St. Paul Pioneer Press, began writing about her life on her website and learned there is comfort in knowing how others have loved, lost and kept going. Sorry, I'm Sad chronicles the Snows' story in real-time. From the desperate early days, to the hopefulness of a promising clinical trial, to heartbreaking setbacks and constant grappling with mortality, and Chris' unexpected death in September of 2023, Kelsie, along with others she has met along this path, share stories about grief, loss and the importance of hope.
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The Doing is Done
Kelsie checks in almost six months after losing Chris to share how she's been doing, what the doing of death has looked like , where she's at now that the doing is done and what's next for Sorry, I'm Sad.
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Into the Void
On Chris and Kelsie's 16th wedding anniversary, almost three months after Chris' death, Kelsie talks about life without her husband and best friend.
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The Sound of Silence
Kelsie shares updates on Chris' health, what his two-week stay in the ICU in December cost him in terms of function and independence, how the Snow family is adapting to life in the last six months and why Chris is not joining her for this episode.
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Losing the Easy: Chris & Kelsie on Chris' October Health Crisis
In October Chris' disease reached a tipping point and sent the Snow family into a months-long free fall. Now, more than four months since things started spiralling out of control, Chris and Kelsie sit down to talk about what happened in October, about losses of function that started to turn the tide of how their family works and about the trauma of repeated medical emergencies.
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What Remains
Kelsie is back with an update on the Snow family and to read her most recent blog post, which can be found on her website, www.kelsiesnowwrites.com.
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An Update From Kelsie
After a tough fall season for Chris' health, Kelsie offers short update on how the Snows are doing and when Sorry, I'm Sad will be back with new episodes.
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Customer Reviews
Articulate about grief
Having lost a loved one to ALS and losing a parent, hearing Kelsie speak about grief is devastatingly beautiful. She articulates her stages of grief in a way that resonated with me.
Hope you have a wonderful summer!
Rooting for you, Chris and your children ❤️
Inspiration and hope
Kelsie, I’ve listened to every podcast and have especially appreciated your candidness. The ALS journey is not easy and I thank you for everything you’ve shared with your listeners. I hope you create a wonderful summer with your family.