Grieving His Father While His Wife Faces Terminal Cancer | Lionel Arthur (#2)

How do you grieve one loss while preparing for another? Lionel Arthur opens up about one of the most heartbreaking seasons of his life. Just a month after losing his father, his wife was diagnosed with cancer and given less than a year to live.

In this emotional conversation, Lionel shares:

• The pain of back-to-back losses
• What it means to live with anticipatory grief
• How he and his wife find meaning and strength in the time they have left
• The lessons he’s learned about resilience, love, and letting go

This episode is a raw and powerful reminder of the importance of cherishing the present, even when tomorrow feels uncertain.

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