What do you do when you're just a child and the only comfort you can find is in the arms of a stuffed animal? In this powerful episode, we explore how childhood grief leaves lasting imprints—and how resilience often begins in the smallest moments. Our guest recalls crying herself to sleep each night, clutching a stuffed toy named Mike the Cat—his once-smiling rubbery face slowly worn away by tears. Through this tender story, we open the door to conversations about loss, emotional survival, and the ways children process trauma long before they have words for it.
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