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Twice in one year with Mrs. Barbara Bensoussan לעילוי נשמת ראובן בן חיים

Twice in one year with Mrs. Barbara Bensoussan לעילוי נשמת ראובן בן חיים

FromRelief from Grief


Twice in one year with Mrs. Barbara Bensoussan לעילוי נשמת ראובן בן חיים

FromRelief from Grief

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Feb 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Mrs. Barbara BensoussanNovelist and well-known contributor to frum publicationsThe young mother checked in to the hospital to have a baby. Nothing out of the ordinary. But this time, nothing went as expected. Not many people die from childbirth today, but Mrs. Benssousan’s daughter Miriam did. When her birth experience went awry, the doctors worked all night, desperately trying to ensure a happy outcome. They saved the baby. But the mother remained in a coma for the next four months until she passed away. This precious newborn never got to know her mother. Her two older sisters have, at best, only hazy memories.And then, before the year of aveilus was done, tragedy struck again. Mrs. Benssousan’s six-year-old grandson came down with what appeared to be a simple infection.  But complications set in. For six months he fought for his life before succumbing.Yet, despite her losses, Barabara is such a positive person. She clings to her emunah. And she clings to doing what is right.She has been through a lot and she has a lot to offer. https://www.chevrahlomdeimishnah.org/product/i-wish-someone-would-have-told-me-a-book-for-teens-who-have-lost-a-parent/ https://www.chevrahlomdeimishnah.org/product/i-wish-someone-would-have-told-my-friends/
Released:
Feb 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.