Living Beyond Loss: Navigating Profound Grief | Open Grief Conversations with Colin Campbell

My guest today is author and performer Colin Campbell. In 2019, Colin and his family were driving near Joshua Tree when their vehicle was T-boned by a drunk and high driver. Colin and his wife were in the front seat, and their two teenage children were in the backseat. His 17-year-old daughter, Ruby, and 14-year-old son, Hart, were killed in the crash.

From the excruciating grief and suffering, Colin wrote his latest book, ""Finding The Words,"" and his one-man shitshow. He looks directly in the face of rage, grief, denial, and trying to live when living does not make sense. This book shines a bright light on all corners of what people may experience through deep grief. It is not only a way for people to feel understood or seen but for supporting friends and family to know how better to support the people grieving.

Each situation is personal, and there is no perfect science, but Colin does a beautiful and thorough job addressing many of the scenarios people may encounter. He shares some of the things they did, like keeping a “hate us” journal and writing an email before you head back to work on some ground rules. Colin addresses dealing with “firsts” and holidays. He shares that you are never out of the woods but can find ways to keep living and maintaining relationships while still honoring those that you have lost.

Colin speaks of his and Gail's journey of fostering and adopting children. His courage and humor are both inspiring and shocking. His work is stunning. The dedication and love he and Gail have for Ruby and Hart shine eternal.

Connect with Colin:
Instagram: @colincampbellwriter
Book:
Finding The Word

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I have met a person that loss there child in a similar way as this guy and they never get over it but they talk about it and cherish that time with the loss of that person. Telling me about his loss child really helped him get over grief. I did not know the children he lossed. They looked like a amazing family that suffered trauma. He had faith in his only son left and focused his energy on his son and helping his son deal with the greif any way he could.