“It was the worst day of my life, but I’ve always been grateful for having him for 33 years.” Reaching the 10-year milestone since the passing of her 33-year-old son Wayne, Lena is finding solace in helping others embrace their grief journeys through a national network called The Compassionate Friends. But along the way, she’s also discovered she is helping herself live more fully, and more intentionally every day, for herself, and for her son.

Links to resources from our interview with Lena Hann:

The Compassionate Friends grief support groups: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

Lena Hann, The Compassionate Friends Facilitator in Lewiston, Maine. Email Lena: lenahann33@gmail.com

Grief Educator David Kessler: https://grief.com

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