This episode features Randy Stocker, Author of Hugs Help: Our Story of Tragic Loss, Survival, and Helping Others. Here, he discusses his personal story of how he survived the tragic deaths of his mother and two daughters when their lives were taken from them by a distracted semi-truck driver, and his mission of helping others with what to do or say to a person who is grieving.
Summary
Randy Stocker: Helping Those Who Are Grieving
Randy Stocker is the author of Hugs Help: Our Story of Tragic Loss, Survival, and Helping Others. In this episode, he shares his personal story of losing his mother and two daughters to a distracted semi-truck driver, and how he turned his grief into a mission of helping others.
The Tragic Loss and Its Aftermath
In 2003, Randy Stocker's life was shattered when his mother and two daughters, Janelle and Amy, were killed by a distracted driver. He struggled to cope with the loss and the intense grief that followed. But instead of allowing the tragedy to destroy him, he decided to turn it into something positive. He started to help other people who had lost children and were grieving.
The Birth of Hugs Help
Randy created Hugs Help to give people the skills and talent to help those who are grieving. Hugs Help is a book about grief, survival, and helping others. It provides practical advice and guidance on what to do or say to a person who is grieving. It also shares Randy's personal story of loss and recovery, giving readers hope and inspiration.
Randy's Mission
Randy's mission is to help as many people as possible who are dealing with grief. He is currently focused on growing his speaking business and helping businesses understand how to better support those who are grieving. His book can be found on Amazon and on his website, randystalker.com.
Helping Others Through Grief
Through his book and speaking engagements, Randy Stocker is touching the lives of many people who are dealing with grief. He is providing them with the tools and resources they need to better support their loved ones who are going through the same thing. Hugs Help is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the capacity of love to heal even the most painful wounds.
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This episode aired on 03/11/2023 and can be listened here.
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