S E11: Saying Goodbye to My Father: Stories of Love and Loss

Hunter interviews three individuals who were sent reeling after the losses of their fathers. Meet this episode’s strangers:-Koi’s describes her father as “the perfect person”. Tragically he was taken one day in a freak hit and run accident while riding his bicycle through Los Angeles. She recounts finding out about his death and the emotional toll it took on her. While she initially turned to substances to cope with his loss, she has since found religion and has pulled herself back onto her feet.-Brittany’s father died of a heart attack. She describes the moment she felt his spirit leave this Earth. She wishes that she could still call her father everyday and share her life’s milestones with him, but after a period of darkness she realized that she can still speak with him anywhere and anytime. -Vanessa grew up without knowing who her father was. As an adult she did some internet sleuthing and found him in Mexico. Reconnecting with her father was a wonderful experience that they both appreciated. Sadly, after three years, he passed away, but she still cherishes the short amount of time they had together. Chapters:00:00:12 Saying goodbye to your father00:01:20 Koi: my father was killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident00:04:02 Why the stages of grief are a myth00:07:23 Receiving the news "He's gone. It's final."00:11:31 Brandon’s legacy: perfect memories and LA hidden gems00:15:15 Finding faith and resilience after tragedy00:18:08 A daughter’s final letter: "I get it now"00:20:15 Angel Brittany: the hardest call of my life00:22:46 Learning how to talk to your dad when you can’t call 00:28:18 Vanessa: meeting my biological father at age 4000:33:54 Hearing "I love you" for the first time, finding self-worth00:41:35 The bittersweet honor of picking his final funeral suitTopics:Coping with the loss of a fatherNavigating sudden parental tragedyHealing after an unexpected deathMeeting your biological father at 40Turning grief and anger into peaceCaring for a sick parent near the endRemembering a parent's legacy dailyPreparing a loved one's final funeralFOLLOW THE SHOW►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesfromastrangerpod ►Threads: https://www.threads.com/@storiesfromastrangerpod ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesfromastrangerpodcast FOLLOW HUNTER PROSPER►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_prosper/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterprosper See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.