WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E114 - Aired 01-23-25 - Michelle
E114 - Aired 01-23-25 - Michelle
E114 - Aired 01-23-25 - Michelle
Monday 27th January 2025
Join Tony LaGreca as he talks with Michelle Dillon about her journey through grief, her work at Jeff's Place, and finding hope in helping others.
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Episode Overview
- Michelle Dillon shares her personal journey with grief and how it led her to volunteer work.
- Jeff's Place offers various grief support groups tailored to different types of loss.
- The importance of understanding and compassion when supporting those who are grieving.
- Michelle discusses the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health.
- Helping others can be a path to healing oneself.
Helping somebody else, you're definitely helping yourself at the same time
In this heartfelt episode of Courage to Hope, host Tony LaGreca welcomes Michelle Dillon, a grief support specialist with a rich history in the field. Michelle shares her personal journey with grief, starting from the loss of her mother at a young age, which led her to volunteer at the Children's Room in Framingham. This experience not only helped her cope but also ignited a passion for supporting others through their grief.
Michelle's dedication continued as she joined Jeff's Place, a community organisation offering various grief support groups and services. She discusses the different groups available, including those for children, parents, and even grandparents, highlighting the importance of providing tailored support for different types of loss, such as substance use and suicide. Michelle's work has been recognised with the Myra Kraft Community Volunteer MVP Award, a testament to her commitment and impact in the grief support community.
Throughout the episode, Tony and Michelle discuss the challenges of dealing with multiple losses, the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health, and the importance of finding healthy ways to cope with grief. They emphasise the need for understanding and compassion when supporting those who are grieving. Michelle's story is a powerful reminder that helping others can also be a path to healing oneself.
Tune in to this episode for an inspiring conversation that offers hope and practical advice for anyone navigating the difficult journey of grief.