DEAD Talks Losing a Parent Young: Childhood Grief & Healing | Alysen James (#99)
What does grief look like when you lose a parent as a child? At just 10 years old, Alysen James lost her father — a trauma that left gaps in memory and shaped her perspective on life and loss.
In this episode of DEAD Talks, Alysen reflects on what it means to grieve while growing up, how forgotten details of her father’s death resurface over time, and the ways grief continues to evolve into adulthood. She shares the long-term impact of childhood grief, why she feels the way she does today, and how her healing has unfolded years later.
This is a raw and emotional conversation about memory, trauma, and finding meaning after early loss.
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About DEAD Talks
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.
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