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In this heartfelt episode of Survival in the Trenches: Life Beyond Loss, Stephanie Battelle opens up about losing her son Dale to suicide and the profound journey of grief, healing, and advocacy that followed. Stephanie shares her personal story, from Dale’s early life and struggles with mental health to the devastating moment that changed her world forever. Through candid reflections, she highlights the importance of mental health awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding it.
This episode is for anyone touched by grief, mental health challenges, or suicide loss—whether directly or through someone they love. Listeners will gain insight into navigating grief, practical advice for finding support, and inspiration from Stephanie’s resilience and mission to honor Dale’s legacy.
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️ Introduction and Background (00:00 – 12:01)
Family Dynamics and Dale’s Challenges (12:02 – 21:32)
Grief and Coping Mechanisms (21:33 – 34:22)
Moving Forward and Finding Joy (34:23 – 44:35)
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“One thing I’ve learned from grief is you can’t run from it. You can’t hide from it. It’s more physically fit than you are. It’s wiser than you are. It’s tenacious, and it will chase you and hunt you down until you accept it. And that’s what I had to go through. And I embraced my grief every step of the way. I cussed, I talked about it. I was mad at God. I said, all you had to do was touch him. And then I have such peace about Liam not being here.”
“Our guiding principle is ‘AERO’: Awareness, Empathy, Resources, and Outcomes. We want to create real, lasting changes in how people find healing after tragedy.”
