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We sit with author Jerri Clark as he explains how severe mental illness can create a “gone but not gone” grief that families carry in silence. 

We talk about ambiguous loss, why closure often never comes, and how to keep living with love and meaning even when the outcome is out of our control. 

• Jerri’s story of losing his son through psychosis, system failures, and suicide 
• What ambiguous loss means and why the ambiguity is unfixable 
• The guilt families feel when they grieve someone still living 
• Naming the losses: relationship, future, safety, predictability 
• Coping as a nonlinear process that does not deliver resolution 
• Learning to live with grief without letting it become your only identity 
• “This is not my fault” as a practical starting point 
• Adjust mastery and revising attachment when you cannot control outcomes 
• What readers can expect from the book’s “do now” reflections and exercises 
• Why community, empathy, and support networks matter for healing 

If this kind of conversation matters to you, follow the show so you don't miss what comes next. 




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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2117852/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>We sit with author Jerri Clark as he explains how severe mental illness can create a “gone but not gone” grief that families carry in silence. We talk about ambiguous loss, why closure often never comes, and how to keep living with love and meaning even when the outcome is out of our control.  • Jerri’s story of losing his son through psychosis, system failures, and suicide  • What ambiguous loss means and why the ambiguity is unfixable  • The guilt families feel when they grieve someone still living  • Naming the losses: relationship, future, safety, predictability  • Coping as a nonlinear process that does not deliver resolution  • Learning to live with grief without letting it become your only identity  • “This is not my fault” as a practical starting point  • Adjust mastery and revising attachment when you cannot control outcomes  • What readers can expect from the book’s “do now” reflections and exercises  • Why community, empathy, and support networks matter for healing  If this kind of conversation matters to you, follow the show so you don&apos;t miss what comes next.  https://tonymantor.com https://Facebook.com/tonymantor https://instagram.com/tonymantor https://twitter.com/tonymantor https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)

Autism, Mental Health, Advocacy & Human Stories.

Embracing Autism/Mental Health Worldwide.

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Despite increasing recognition, there remains a lack of understanding and awareness about the condition. 

Mental health encompasses a range of conditions impacting emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting millions globally. It includes disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and psychosis. Schizophrenia is marked by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, while psychosis involves a loss of contact with reality, often presenting with similar symptoms. 

Despite growing awareness, stigma and misconceptions about mental health, particularly schizophrenia and psychosis, persist, underscoring the need for greater understanding and support. 

From celebrating neurodiversity to breaking down stigma, we create a safe space for listeners to learn, grow, and feel seen. 

Whether you're on the spectrum, a caregiver, or an advocate, join our global community for inspiring conversations and empowering resources that uplift and unite. 

Tune in to embrace understanding, healing, and hope worldwide! 

Together, we can create a more informed and compassionate society for individuals with Autism and Mental Illness.

Autism, Mental Health, Advocacy &amp; Human Stories.Embracing Autism/Mental Health Worldwide.Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Despite increasing recognition, there remains a lack of understanding and awareness about the condition.&nbsp;Mental health encompasses a range of conditions impacting emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting millions globally. It includes disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and psychosis. Schizophrenia is marked by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, while psychosis involves a loss of contact with reality, often presenting with similar symptoms.&nbsp;Despite growing awareness, stigma and misconceptions about mental health, particularly schizophrenia and psychosis, persist, underscoring the need for greater understanding and support.&nbsp;From celebrating neurodiversity to breaking down stigma, we create a safe space for listeners to learn, grow, and feel seen.&nbsp;Whether you're on the spectrum, a caregiver, or an advocate, join our global community for inspiring conversations and empowering resources that uplift and unite.&nbsp;Tune in to embrace understanding, healing, and hope worldwide!&nbsp;Together, we can create a more informed and compassionate society for individuals with Autism and Mental Illness.

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Jerri Clark: Ambiguous Loss and When Mental Illness Steals Someone You Love

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