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Detours: New Direction Holiday Special

Detours: New Directions will present a portrait of different individuals’ stories and explore the ways each one creatively copes with loss and what processes they use to strengthen and comfort themselves.

Founder of “Famous Amos” cookies, Wally Amos, candidly talks about his struggles and setbacks when he lost his company, and how his faith and positive spirit allowed him to re-invent himself.

Former executive with Easter Seals Hawaii, Billie Gabriel openly talks about her brother’s deep struggle with a drug addiction and how, after his death, she uses his writings as a source of strength to help others in similar situations.

Charlie Chong, caregiver for his wife during her illness, talks about how his wife prepared him to go on with life after her death.

Sandy Pohl, owner of Louis Pohl Gallery, shares her story about her 22-year-old daughter who was killed in a motor vehicle accident. Sandy started a Grief Corner Collection in which she gives small gift items to those who are grieving. Sandy started a Grief Corner Collection in her gallery where small gift items to help those who are grieving are available.

Grief Experts Share Tips: Gina Kaulukukui and Dr. George Rhoades

 

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