Episode 1. Spotlight: Pastors Navigating Grief While Comforting Others. On today’s episode of Left2Mourn, we’ll speak with Reverend Craig York and Bishop Corey Ruffin Sr. who have dedicated their lives to comforting others in times of grief and loss. But what happens when the grief is their own? How do pastors manage the delicate balance of offering support to others while grieving personally, and how do they separate their moral and spiritual duties from their own emotional needs?
In this episode, we’ll explore:
🌟 The unique challenges pastors face when they experience grief, especially while continuing to provide spiritual care to their congregation.
🌟 The balancing act between moral responsibility and spiritual responsibility, and how pastors navigate both.
🌟 How pastors separate their personal grief from their pastoral duties, and how they find support when they need it most.
This conversation sheds light on the emotional struggles of spiritual leaders, offering insight into how they manage the delicate dance between serving others and honoring their own need to grieve.
📅 Tune in on 02/07/2025 at 8:00 PM for this insightful and emotional episode of Left2Mourn

Episode 2. Spotlight: A Mother's Unimaginable Loss to Violence. On today’s episode of Left 2 Mourn, we’ll be speaking with Mrs. Valerie Holyfield, a mother who has suffered the heart-wrenching tragedy of losing two children to senseless violence, at separate times. The pain of losing one child is already incomprehensible, but to face the loss of another—especially to violence—feels like a cruel and unbearable weight to carry.
We’ll discuss:
🌟 The grief and sorrow of losing one child, only to find herself facing the loss of another.
🌟 The feelings of emptiness and longing accompany her children's absence, and how she navigates an empty nest.
🌟 The painful search for closure when the violence that took her children seems so senseless and unjust.
🌟 The emotional journey of holding on to memories of happiness, even when faced with the painful reality of what’s been lost.
If you’ve ever faced loss or can relate to the deep sorrow of losing a child, this episode is for you. Join us as we dive deep into the emotional complexity of such unimaginable loss and the slow path to healing.
📅 Tune in on 02/14/2025 at 8:00 PM for this powerful, heartfelt episode of Left2Mourn.

Episode 3. Spotlight: Grief After Losing an Innocent Bystander. This week on Left2Mourn, we speak with Mrs. Felicia Jones, who has tragically lost a loved one who was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time—a victim of violence meant for someone else. The grief that follows is compounded by the realization that their loved one’s life was taken for no reason other than chance. This episode will delve into the emotional complexity of losing someone who was an innocent bystander, and the deep heartbreak and trauma that accompany such a loss.
In this powerful conversation, we’ll explore:
🌟 The intense grief and shock of losing someone who was targeted for no reason other than being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
🌟 The emotional toll of feeling that society, or the world, failed to protect your loved one.
🌟 The struggle of rebuilding trust in a world that feels unsafe and unpredictable.
🌟 How to cope with the heartbreak of senseless violence and the search for meaning in such a tragic loss.
This episode is a reflection on the unpredictable nature of life and the toll that violence takes on those left behind.
📅 Tune in on 02/21/2025, at 8PM for this emotional and thought-provoking episode of Left2Mourn.

Episode 4.Spotlight: Grief After a Motorcycle Accident
On this episode of Left 2 Mourn, we speak with Ms. Shameka Boudreaux, who lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident. The grief of this kind of loss often comes with a deep sense of questioning—Was it preventable? Could they have been convinced not to ride? The inherent danger of motorcycles and the inability to protect a loved one from that danger can leave a person feeling helpless and burdened by guilt.
In this emotional conversation, we’ll discuss:
🌟 The grief and sorrow of losing someone in a motorcycle accident, and the emotional complexity of mourning a death that feels both sudden and preventable.
🌟 The guilt and self-doubt that arise when reflecting on the dangers of motorcycles and wondering if more could have been done to prevent the accident.
🌟 How to cope with the unexpected loss of someone who was part of your life, especially when their death was tied to a choice that felt out of your control.
🌟 Finding a way to honor the memory of a loved one lost in an accident while navigating the painful road of self-forgiveness.
This episode will explore the intersection of grief, guilt, and the struggle to move forward after a motorcycle accident, a tragic event that reminds us how fragile life can be.
📅 Tune in on 02/28/2025 At 8:00 PM for this emotional episode of Left2Mourn.

Episode 5. Spotlight: A Mother’s Strength Through Tragedy. On this episode of Left2Mourn, we’ll sit down with Mrs. Roshanda Casteel, who tragically lost her firstborn son to violence. She shares her deeply emotional journey of grief, heartbreak, and resilience as she works to navigate life after such an unimaginable loss.
We’ll discuss:
🌟The profound pain of losing her firstborn and how it has changed her life forever.
🌟How she manages to stay strong for her remaining children while grappling with her own sorrow.
🌟The heartfelt ways she ensures her son’s memory lives on within the family and community.
🌟The steps she’s taking toward healing and rebuilding her family’s sense of hope.
Join us for a powerful and heartfelt conversation that reminds us of the unbreakable love of a parent and the enduring strength that comes from honoring the ones we’ve lost.
📅 Tune in on 03/07/2025, at
8 PM to hear this devastating episode of Left2Mourn

Episode 6. Spotlight: A Daughter’s Grief - Moving Forward Without Her Mother
This week on Left2Mourn, we speak with Mrs. Kisha Smith, a daughter who witnessed her mother’s illness slowly consume her, leaving her heartbroken and full of grief. In this emotional episode, Kisha shares the complexities of watching someone you love fade away, and the quiet devastation that follows when they are gone.
In this touching conversation, we’ll explore:
🌟 The pain of seeing a loved one’s illness take them away, piece by piece.
🌟 The solace found in celebrating a mother’s life through family gatherings and special occasions.
🌟 The struggle of moving forward after the loss of a mother and the weight of an irreplaceable bond.
🌟 The challenge of holding a family together while quietly mourning the loss of a key figure.
Join us as we navigate the fragility of life, the weight of loss, and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward while honoring the memory of the one who shaped us.
📅 Tune in on 03/14/2025, at 8PM to hear this moving episode of Left2Mourn.

Episode 7. Spotlight: Losing the Love of Your Life. This week on Left2Mourn, we speak with Mrs.Rocio Alvarado, who has faced the unimaginable: the loss of their life partner.
Losing a spouse or partner is a grief that cuts deep, an absence that can never truly be filled. The empty spaces left behind by someone who was once the very heartbeat of your world can feel overwhelming. Today, we explore what it’s like to lose someone who completed you and how life must be navigated in their absence.
In this emotionally powerful episode, we dive into:
🌟 The profound pain of losing your soulmate.
🌟 Coping with the weight of grief when your world feels shattered.
🌟 Finding strength in the memories of a love that will never fade.
🌟 The challenges of continuing life when the person who once shared it all is no longer there.
Join us as we honor love, loss, and the enduring journey of moving forward while cherishing the memories that will never leave our hearts.
📅 Tune in on 03/21/2025 At 8:00 PM for this heart-wrenching yet hopeful episode of Left2Mourn.