Recently, I sat down with Kelly Chandler on the Survival in the Trenches Life Beyond Loss podcast. I did not expect to become emotional during that conversation. It has been many years since the events that shaped my life so profoundly. But grief does not operate on a timeline. It lives quietly inside us, surfacing […]
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Small but Mighty: 22 Years of Youth Grief Programs Offering Hope and Healing
For 22 years, The Mark Wandall Foundation has been a place of hope and comfort for children, teens, and young adults in Florida who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian. We may be a small nonprofit, but our work carries immense weight, offering comfort, connection, and hope to young people navigating […]
Mark Wandall Foundation supports, connects youth navigating grief
This article originally appeared on YourObserver.com on March 8, 2024. After the death of her husband, Melissa Wandall started The Mark Wandall Foundation to help children cope with the loss of a family member. Melissa Wandall has endured the same kind of grief as the children she helps through The Mark Wandall Foundation. At 12, […]