"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial5 BAWks:1-3) Grief, Plainspoken and True [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 3 (Wed 20251015)] We explore grief without turning it into a checklist, and we learn how mentoring, listening, and even awkward honesty can support real healing. Doug Lawrence shares the story behind Grief: The Silent Pandemic and why writing became part of his path forward. • Books & Authors Weeks context and setup • Doug’s RCMP background and mentoring journey • Why grief “stages” are guides, not rules • Asking for help and accepting support • Embrace the awkward as a practical skill • Listening without fixing as core care • Writing as therapy and public service • Overview of Doug’s three books and themes • Awards recognition and audience feedback • How to reach Doug (http://TalentC.ca) for mentoring or questions A Short Story: A Lasting Legacy? book Trailer Support the show JLenardDetroit SUBSCRIBE - Author , Blogger , Podcaster
