When the Waters Rose: Grief, Loss, and Hope in the Texas Floods

08/07/2025 19 min Episodio 12
When the Waters Rose: Grief, Loss, and Hope in the Texas Floods

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Send us a textIn this special, somber episode of Glow Wild, Nicole addresses the heartbreaking catastrophe of the recent Central Texas floods. We delve into the devastating impact, sharing the tragic stories of child victims, and reflecting on the profound fear of loss, particularly from a parent's perspective. Finally, we provide a vital call to action, offering concrete ways to support the victims and families through donations to reputable organizations.The Texas Flood IncidentCurrent Status and Death TollNaming Child Victims: Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence, 8 years oldRenee Smajstrla, 8 years oldSarah Marsh, 8 years oldEloise Peck, 9 years oldLila Bonner, 9 years oldJanie Hunt, 9 years oldBlair Harber, 13, and Brooke Harber, 11Linnie McCown, 8 years oldMary Grace Baker, 2nd graderChloe Childress, 19 years old (camp counselor)Personal Reflection on Fear of LossScientific Ways to Overcome Loss (Especially Child Loss):Acknowledging and validating all emotions.Seeking and accepting social support (e.g., support groups).Maintaining and creating memories of the loved one.Practicing self-compassion and self-care.Re-establishing routines gradually.Finding meaning and purpose over time.Considering professional support (therapists, CBT, EMDR).Understanding children's grief for surviving siblings/family.KSAT: https://www.ksat.com/Associated Press: https://apnews.com/Organizations for Grief Support (General & Child Loss):The Compassionate Friends: An organization supporting families after a child dies. (Search for "The Compassionate Friends" online to find their official website and local chapters.)Child Bereavement UK: Provides support for grieving children and families. (Search for "Child Bereavement UK" online.)Child Mind Institute: Offers resources on supporting children through grief. (Search for "Child Mind Institute grief" online.)Organizations for Texas Flood Relief (Donations):Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: Managed by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate (search for "Kerr County Relief Fund")The American Red Cross:https://www.redcross.org/donate/disaster-relief.htmlThe Salvation Army: (Texas Flood Relief Specific): https://give.salvationarmytexas.org/campaign/703236/donateWorld Central Kitchen:https://wck.org/ TEXSAR:Donate Online: https://www.texsar.org/donate (You can specify "CTX" in the notes line for Central Texas support.)Austin Pets Alive!:Donate Online: https://www.austinpetsalive.org/ (Look for specific flood relief initiatives or general donation)Email for Flood Response: [email protected] the show

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