Coping with grief: Two dads turn shared experience into hope for others
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Loss brought them together — now they’re helping others find strength after tragedy through their podcast, "Getting Back Up: Finding Life After Death."
With Valentine’s Day two weeks away, many couples and friends are preparing to celebrate. But holidays can also intensify feelings of grief, especially for those who have lost loved ones.
It’s a topic David McClain and Jamal Jones have explored deeply through their podcast, "Getting Back Up: Finding Life After Death."
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A tragic twist of fate brought the two men together. During a children’s play date, the dads met and discovered they had both lost their wives. From that connection, they turned shared grief into a safe space for candid conversations about emotional recovery.
When it comes to grief during the holidays, McClain told Scripps News it’s important to embrace it.
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Loss brought them together — now they’re helping others find strength after tragedy through their podcast, "Getting Back Up: Finding Life After Death."