Our Dead Dads Living with Loss, Faith, and Grief Resilience with Kevin Crater - Episode 7
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with sudden loss, childhood grief, or the long-term effects of family tragedy.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights on navigating grief, faith, and resilience through stories of losing a father, a brother, and a friend.
DESCRIPTION:
In this powerful episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord sits down with fellow podcaster Kevin Crater for an honest and emotional conversation about sudden loss and lifelong grief. Kevin shares the story of losing his father at just 14 years old, followed years later by the devastating death of his brother in a motorcycle accident. Nick and Kevin discuss the unique challenges of processing grief at different life stages, the role of faith and family support in finding strength, and the lingering “what if” questions that accompany tragic loss. Kevin also opens up about losing a close friend and how these experiences shaped his identity, his perspective as a parent, and his drive to help others through storytelling. This episode is a raw reminder that grief changes us forever, but sharing stories creates connection and healing.
This episode answers:
- How do you process grief after losing a parent suddenly as a teenager?
- What impact does losing a sibling in young adulthood have on identity and family dynamics?
- How can faith and community provide support after devastating loss?
- Why do survivors often struggle with “what if” guilt after sudden tragedies?
- What lessons about life and parenting emerge from early and repeated losses?
Key Takeaways:
- Grief from sudden loss can resurface decades later and affect family bonds.
- Support systems—family, community, and faith—are essential for healing.
- Survivor’s guilt and “what if” questions are common but can’t change the past.
- Loss shapes how parents approach their own children and family life.
- Talking openly about grief helps both the storyteller and those who listen.
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THE KEVIN CRATER SHOW - www.kevincrater.com
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