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susanSusan Whitmore’s candid yet gentle guidance, depth and breadth of knowledge on grief and the science of the grieving brain, personal experiences of loss, combined with her wonderful sense of humor, lends itself wholeheartedly to reaching into the hearts and minds of those in need, leaving them with the hope and tangible knowledge of how to go on, how to help someone else go on, and what specifically does and does not work. To schedule Susan Whitmore for a speaking engagement, please contact griefHaven at (310) 459-1789 or write to hope@griefHaven.org

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How griefHaven® Started

Erika

My name is Susan Whitmore, and I am deeply sorry for your loss. I, too, know the pain of losing someone I love. You see, in 2001, my only child, Erika Whitmore Godwin, 31 years old at the time, was diagnosed with a rare sinus tumor. One year later, despite every effort, Erika died. The painful and difficult journey I began exceeded anything I could have imagined. Only with dedication to my own grief journey, and the love and support of friends, was I able to make it through each day. As I began my personal journey, I discovered there were many support tools, but they were scattered everywhere, and finding them was a painstakingly arduous process………read more

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