Ep.136/Laura Stanfill, Sad House
Beyond Well with Sheila Hamilton
English - April 12, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Medicine ocd anxiety bipolar depression grief loss mentalhealth music suicideprevention writing Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
There’s no guidebook for parenting during a pandemic. Sheltering at home means being yourself in front of your kids, all day every day, without the release of school or the office. Sad House is one mother’s guide to stumbling through a season of loss with humor, creativity, and hope. When Laura Stanfill’s best friend was killed by the virus in April 2020, her daughters experienced her grief at close range. They asked questions. They brought her treats. And when she didn’t stop crying, they admitted frustration and begged her to be happy. Over the next several months, with storytelling and art, gardening and games, Laura found her imperfect way through deep grief—just in time to weather a second major loss. Through Laura experimenting with her own creativity, Sad House offers a guide for family resilience, growth, and how small, shared joys can sustain a household in difficult times.