losing our parents - the story

Trigger warning: this show discusses sensitive mental health topics.

in this emotional and powerful episode, the three siblings share their personal stories of loss and grief after the passing of their parents. they explore their parents' background as chinese immigrants, their successful journey in the united states, and the struggles they faced during their parents' divorce. they also address the challenges they faced in navigating mental health within the chinese community and the importance of forgiveness and understanding in their journey towards healing. join the three siblings as they share their stories, insights, and hopes for the future, in an effort to help others navigate their own experiences with grief and loss. from discussing their mother's multiple suicide attempts to reflecting on their father's passing due to a heart attack, the three siblings delve deep into the impact of depression on individuals and their families. learn how they have come together as siblings, overcoming grief and supporting each other through the most challenging times in our lives. don't miss this heartfelt and insightful episode that sheds light on the importance of mental health and support systems in the face of adversity.

episode keywords: grief and loss, mental health, depression, suicide, family support, forgiveness, healing, invisible illness, siblings, overcoming grief, parental divorce, emotional turmoil, cancer of perspective, workaholic, stress management, funeral planning, stepmom bonding, closure, memoir-style storytelling

 

chapters:

(0:00:01) - navigating difficult family situations after loss

(0:12:38) - depression and suicide

(0:20:59) - invisible illness perspective

(0:35:55) - overcoming grief as a family

(0:39:54) - mental health and support systems

 

chapter summaries:

(0:00:01) - navigating difficult family situations after loss

in this episode, we delve into the personal stories of sunny, tina, and michele, as they discuss their experiences with loss and grief after the passing of their parents. they explore their parents' background as chinese immigrants, their successful journey in the US, and the struggles they faced during their parents' divorce. the siblings also address the challenges they faced in navigating mental health within the chinese community and the importance of forgiveness and understanding in their healing journey. 

(0:12:38) - depression and suicide

we hear the siblings recount their mother's multiple suicide attempts and the emotional turmoil they experienced. throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of understanding that depression is a sickness and acknowledging the limitations of their support'

(0:20:59) - invisible illness perspective

we explore the impact of depression on individuals and their families, as the siblings describe it as a "cancer of perspective" that can be invisible and debilitating. they express gratitude for tina's support during their mother's recovery. the conversation then shifts to their father, who passed away from a heart attack, and they reflect on the stress he endured as a workaholic. 

(0:35:55) - overcoming grief as a family

we continue the conversation with the siblings sharing their experiences surrounding their father's death and the immediate aftermath. they discuss the challenges of planning a funeral and the unexpected bonding with their stepmom, who they had previously resented. as life goes on, they each find ways to cope, whether through school, work, or focusing on other aspects of life. 

(0:39:54) - mental health and support systems

we hear the siblings discuss the discovery of their mother's body, marking the end of her life, and the contrasting sense of closure they felt compared to their father's passing. they share how writing letters to their parents and expressing gratitude has helped them find healing. 

 

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