Connecting to heal

<p>Husband-and-wife team Kristy and James Thomas have both suffered profound and untimely loss in their lives. But from that grief, they have been able to create a charity that impacts the lives of children all around Australia who are dealing with grief.</p><p><br>The Thomas’ charity Feel the Magic brings children to Disneyland and puts on regular Camp Magic events, providing much-needed respite from and support throughout the grieving process. Their camps focus on four core values of empathy, empowerment, growth, and connection – this last value being something they discovered as they witnessed how mentors not only changed kids’ lives, but vice versa.</p><p><br><strong>Takeaways from Pia and Dan</strong></p><ul> <li>“Giving” means more than giving money. It may mean giving a piece of yourself, your time, and your energy.</li> <li>The grieving experience is unique, making individual support all the more important.</li> <li>Grief is not a team sport.</li> </ul><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul> <li><a href="https://feelthemagic.org.au/">Feel the Magic</a></li> <li><a href="https://podinbox.com/wenotme">Leave us a voice note</a></li> </ul>