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I Loved my Stepfather; I Still Wanted to Know my Father with Mrs. Toby Klein

I Loved my Stepfather; I Still Wanted to Know my Father with Mrs. Toby Klein

FromRelief from Grief


I Loved my Stepfather; I Still Wanted to Know my Father with Mrs. Toby Klein

FromRelief from Grief

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Mrs. Toby KleinCertified Life Coach Director-Little Links of PearlsAs a young girl, Toby knew she was different, but she couldn’t explain how. It was just a feeling she carried around with her. In those days, the general mindset was not to tell children anything. The less they knew the better. And that’s why Toby was carrying around a secret – a secret that became a burden – and she wasn’t even sure what it was.Come listen to Toby’s story. Come hear how a picture in the attic confirmed her suspicions: her father was actually her stepfather. Her biological father had died when she was a baby.Although her relationship with her stepfather was warm and loving, she says, “I still felt a need to know where I came from. I always wanted to know more about my biological father.”Growing up in a wonderful blended family didn’t negate the reality that she was an orphan. Decades later, she still feels the pain of her loss. On this podcast she offers her insights about what life can be like for an orphan who never knew her parent. 
Released:
Feb 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (54)

I recently wrote a book called I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me for teens who lost parents. Since its release, I’ve been getting positive feedback from many adults who find it helpful too. Some find it useful because they were children when their parent died; some find it useful in understanding their neighbor or student who is growing up without a parent. All were unanimous that the book was filling an important need: the more I heard, the more it became clear that there is a great need for support for anyone who has suffered a loss. Still, when someone suggested hosting a podcast on this topic, I hesitated. Me? I should host a podcast? After much thought and a little research to see if those who had what to share were on board, I decided to accept the challenge. My goal is to bring you talks with all kinds of people who have all different kinds of stories to tell. Some of our guests lived through tragic losses, while others experienced more “typical” losses. Some guests are professionals and some are in the rabbinic field. But each has a unique story and a unique perspective. It is my hope that listening to these stories will fortify you with the support and connections you need and that they will help you gain understanding and clarity about your struggles and tools to help you become a better you.