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Sharing Stories We each have amazing stories to share. Personal experiences of triumph over tragedy, of the transformative power of grief, of hope and healing, and of the ripple effect generated by acts of courage, kindess, generosity, support and compassion. If you would like to share a heartfelt and inspiring personal story as a guest on an upcoming episode of Shared Tears Podcast - Ripple Effect, please contact us for more information.

Lifted Voices Just as the experience of grief is unique to the individual, so is each personal story of tragedy and loss. In an effort to raise public awarenness, some feel compelled to speak out, in spite of or fueled by their grief and personal story, to become important voices for change and reform. We welcome open and frank discussions about the difficult but important topics and collective challenges of our time. Let’s not become complacent or stand silent, but instead lift our voices and share our stories as a force for good. If you would like to share your personal story or expertise, as a guest on Shared Tears Podcast - Ripple Effect, please contact us for more information.

My name is Sandi Hammond, host and creator of Shared Tears Podcast - Ripple Effect and of this web space, each inspired by the sudden passing of my son Ryan on September 4, 2021. Losing Ryan broke me wide open, and in one life-shatteriing moment, my journey through grief began. Since that tragic day, my daughter Brittany, son Alex and I have shared many tears, as has every person who loved Ryan and miss him beyond measure. Shared tears frequently allow us to express our deepest, heartfelt truths, before we may be ready or able to speak it. Whether during moments of great joy or devastating loss, shared tears have the power to remind us of our humanity and of the importance of our connection to one another while navigating life’s twists and turns, highs, and lows. Reshaped by the transformative power of grief, the person I was before my son’s passing three years ago no longer exists. Emerging from a dark and pain-filled space, this current version of myself - a work-in- progress to be sure - feels much more self-aware and less resistant to the act of surrender. I have come to know grief, as a powerful and transformative energy to be channeled - for good or for ill. And understand more acutely than ever, that my actions and reactions, along with the ensuing ripple effect, are choices to be made, and should not be taken lightly. The creation of Shared Tears.com began as an act of love - A project to pour our heavy hearts into. A gift wrapped in the pain of our loss, that has become a source of connection, hope and healing, and has expanded to include Shared Tears Podcast- Ripple Effect, . Here at SharedTears.com we’re building a heart-centered community that supports, inspires, and demonstrates the gift of connection, in good times and bad. A space where courage, the expansive nature of the human heart, and Love’s power to heal and transform are revealed. For even when life events distract us, or the pain of grief forgets, the heart remembers through Shared Tears. We’re in this together. You’re not alone. Love & Blessings, Sandi

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Lifted Voices In an effort to raise public awarenness, some feel compelled to speak out, in spite of or fueled by theirpersonal story, to become important voices for change and reform. We welcome open and frank discussions about the difficult but important topics and collective challenges of our time. Let’s not become complacent or stand silent, but instead lift our voices and share our stories as a force for good. If you would like to share your personal story or expertise, as a guest on Shared Tears Podcast - Ripple Effect, please contact us for more information.

My name is Sandi Hammond, host and creator of Shared Tears Podcast - Ripple Effect and of this web space, each inspired by the sudden passing of my son Ryan on September 4, 2021. Losing Ryan broke me wide open, and in one life-shatteriing moment, my journey through grief began. Since that tragic day, my daughter Brittany, son Alex and I have shared many tears, as has every person who loved Ryan and miss him beyond measure. Shared tears frequently allow us to express our deepest, heartfelt truths, before we may be ready or able to speak it. Whether during moments of great joy or devastating loss, shared tears have the power to remind us of our humanity and of the importance of our connection to one another while navigating life’s twists and turns, highs, and lows. Reshaped by the transformative power of grief, the person I was before my son’s passing three years ago no longer exists. Emerging from a dark and pain-filled space, this current version of myself - a work-in- progress to be sure - feels much more self-aware and less resistant to the act of surrender. I have come to know grief, as a powerful and transformative energy to be channeled - for good or for ill. And understand more acutely than ever, that my actions and reactions, along with the ensuing ripple effect, are choices to be made, and should not be taken lightly. The creation of SharedTears.com began as an act of love - A project to pour our heavy hearts into. A gift wrapped in the pain of our loss, that has become a source of connection, hope and healing, and has expanded to include Shared Tears Podcast- Ripple Effect, Here at SharedTears.com we’re building a heart-centered community that supports, inspires, and demonstrates the gift of connection, in good times and bad. A space where courage, the expansive nature of the human heart, and Love’s power to heal and transform are revealed. For even when life events distract us, or the pain of grief forgets, the heart remembers through Shared Tears. We’re in this together. You’re not alone. Love & Blessings, Sandi