Hope After Child Loss/The Empty Chair Endeavor
An outreach of The Empty Chair Endeavor designed to support and equip survivors of child loss in rediscovering life, hope, and joy after unspeakable tragedy. Additionally, our mission involves educating the public about the life altering impact the death of a child has upon survivors, both parents and siblings, and equipping them to better support and minister to them. Join us as guests share their stories of heartbreaking loss and how God has shown up on their journeys to restore hope, meaning and purpose. The host, Greg Buffkin, lives with his wife Cathy in South Carolina. Because Cathy and Greg lost their beautiful son Ryan to suicide in 2015, they understand the trauma and pain of losing a child. On a journey that began 9 years ago out of unspeakable trauma and brokenness, GOD has brought them through to a place of restoration, hope and joy with a passion to help fellow survivors on their journeys.
Hope After Child Loss/The Empty Chair Endeavor
A Conversation with Charmaine Castillo, Curtis's mom
Have you ever met someone who epitomizes joy and gratitude, only to discover how deeply their life has been marked by unthinkable tragedy and grief? Meet Charmaine Castillo, a mom whose life was devastated by the news that her 32 year old son, Curtis, died of injuries sustained in an altercation on August 9, 2017. Learning this news through social media posts, served to compound the initial grief and trauma.
Join us as Charmaine and I talk about her now six (6) year journey of GOD’s faithfulness in turning her pain and loss into purpose, meaning, and gratitude. Learn how she became an author in the aftermath at the age of 62, with her latest publication, From Grief to Gratitude, a 25 day Christian devotional having been released on October 25, 2023. Discover what an impact gratitude played in Charmaine rediscovering hope and joy!
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