Three members of the Give Grief a Voice team got to listen to Grayson’s story at his farmhouse in Iowa. His older sister made a few appearances as well, climbing onto her mother or father’s lap for a cuddle while they cried and talked. Being invited into the homes of families is one of the …
The community of families who grieve the loss of a child spans the globe. Each experience is unique, but there is a bond of understanding that leads us to one another. We are grateful to have made connections with others who have had a little one gone too soon. We can share comfort and resources …
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Rachel and Ryne shared Anders’s story from a laptop on their dining room table in North Dakota. Buzzy’s Founder, Amanda Drews and writer April joined from their own homes for one of the first Give Grief a Voice virtual interviews. While distance may have separated us, it was easy to see in his parent’s retelling …
Both Give Grief a Voice writers, Lisa and April, interviewed Mollie’s parents. After the interview, the writers decided that Lisa would write Mahnie’s story while April wrote Chris’s. Every family deals with the loss of a child differently, and that’s true of couples as well. There is no “Mother” version or “Father” version of this …
Alaska was so special to Wesley and his family in a way that made it synonymous with Wesley himself. Buzzy’s Founder Amanda Drews and writer April Arevalo, interviewed Wesley’s mother about his relationship with animals, Alaska and how they get to spend their dreams together. Please enjoy reading an excerpt from their story, “Wild & …
Giovanni’s parents called Gio their “superhero” during his months-long battle with cancer. Listen to an excerpt of his story to hear why.
Today we continue sharing a glimpse of the stories and art our eleven 2020 Give Grief a Voice families received. Hannah’s family was our first interview of 2020. Lisa and Amanda interviewed Hannah’s mom, Jill, in early January at the family’s home. Jill shared her story of Hannah over coffee at the dining room table …
‘Tis the season to be jolly. But what if that is not what you are feeling? What if someone you know and love is languishing in sadness and grief? What do you say and do? This time of year can be especially difficult for those whose loss is just under the surface on any day. …
The days of November have skittered past like leaves blown from the branches and here we are. It is Thanksgiving. Give thanks. Though the year has been difficult to navigate. Give thanks. We are disappointed we cannot carry out traditions or be with people we love. Give thanks. Holidays tend to shine an unrelenting light …
This week we introduce April M. Arevalo, a writer and educational researcher based out of Portland, Oregon and Austin, Texas. She joined Buzzy’s Bees last winter as a writer for Give Grief a Voice, excited to help create another memory for families who have lost a child. “I did not know then that I would …
Grief has been with me for seven long years. It has taken a lot of unpacking and processing to sit where I do today. I recognized early in my grieving that it is about
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