Shaun Harvey
Liz Lange
Listeners Story - Lawrence and Melissa Stone
Listeners Story - Lawrence and Melissa Stone
Listeners Story - Lawrence and Melissa Stone
Thursday 9th October 2025
Join Lawrence and Melissa Stone as they share their journey through child loss, offering hope and insights for those navigating similar challenges.
44 minutes
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Shaun Harvey
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Facing Grief Together: Lawrence and Melissa Stone's Story
Episode Overview
- Grief is unique and non-linear; it doesn't go away but changes over time.
- Mutual support is crucial for couples experiencing child loss.
- Counselling can be vital for navigating grief.
- Writing can be a therapeutic tool in processing emotions.
- Celebrating the lives of lost loved ones helps in coping.
"Grief never goes away. You just learn how to carry it better."
In this heartfelt episode of 'Mental Health Matters', hosts Liz Lang, along with Jeremiah and Selena Woodruff from Core Connection, welcome guests Lawrence and Melissa Stone to share their poignant journey through the unimaginable grief of losing two children. The Stones discuss their book, 'Our Story[s]: The Unique Stories of a Husband and Wife’s Journey Through Child Loss', providing a window into their personal experiences and how they navigated the complexities of grief as a couple.
The episode opens with Liz sharing a personal parenting moment, setting the stage for a conversation about letting go of control in difficult times. Lawrence and Melissa, married for 17 years, reveal the different ways they experienced and coped with their losses, emphasizing the importance of mutual support and understanding in their marriage.
Lawrence shares how a conversation with his mother helped him focus on maintaining his marriage through the tragedy, while Melissa discusses her journey with counselling and the challenges of self-forgiveness. Their story highlights the importance of communication, vulnerability, and the healing power of shared grief. The episode also touches on the significance of keeping the memory of lost loved ones alive through family traditions and service projects.
The Stones have created a culture within their home where grief is acknowledged and processed openly, allowing them to find strength and joy in their surviving children while honouring those they've lost. This episode offers an intimate look at how one couple navigated profound loss, providing hope and insights for anyone facing similar challenges. How do you think you would cope with such a profound loss?