Her Mother’s Death Was a Family Secret — Until She Broke the Silence

by JHFHBrightSighted | Dec 26, 2024 | Blog, News, Podcast

Susan Lieu’s story is anything but ordinary. She’s the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, a truth-seeker, and the author of The Manicurist’s Daughter, a memoir about family, loss, and the impossible beauty standards. In this episode, Susan opens up about losing her...

Dating as a Special Needs Mom: Divorce and Self-Discovery in My 40s

by JHFHBrightSighted | Dec 19, 2024 | Blog, News, Podcast

In part two of my conversation with Hillary Savoie, we dive into her incredible journey of self-discovery following divorce. Hillary opens up about dating for the first time in her 40s, navigating relationships as the mother of a child with complex medical needs, and...

The Untold Truth About Life as a Special Needs Mom | SCN8A Mom

by JHFHBrightSighted | Dec 12, 2024 | Blog, News, Podcast

Motherhood can often feel like it defines us entirely—especially when navigating the complexities of raising a child with special needs. In part 1 of this raw and honest episode, Hillary shares her journey of grappling with her identity beyond being “Mom”...

What Losing My Mom, Dad, and Sister Taught Me About Grief | The Grief Girlie

by JHFHBrightSighted | Dec 11, 2024 | Blog, News, Podcast

What happens when a grief therapist becomes the griever? In this profoundly moving episode, the Grief Girlie shares her story of losing her mom, dad, and sister in rapid succession. With unimaginable loss piling up, she found herself not just processing her grief but...

A Place of YES: Hard Conversations That Make You Laugh

by JHFHBrightSighted | Dec 5, 2024 | Blog, News, Podcast

In Season 1, we opened the door to conversations about grief, rare diseases, and the incredible resilience of those facing grief. Now, in Season 2, we’re diving even deeper. Get ready for untold stories of hope, love, and perseverance, with heartfelt moments and...