Long Term Illness VS Sudden Death

August 22, 2020

Sharon and Erica compare the grief associated with a long term illness versus the grief that accompanies a sudden death.  The sisters share their experiences with both types of loss.  Both events cause extreme heartbreak and grief.  For more information please see our website at www.healingstartswiththeheart.com as well as our private facebook group www.facebook.com/hope…heal…recover...

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