In this moving episode of The Survivor’s Voice, Bob and Tammy Cranston share how their lives were shaped by profound loss—and how those losses eventually led them to one another. Tammy reflects on losing her father to suicide as a young child, navigating divorce while battling melanoma, and later walking alongside her husband through his terminal cancer diagnosis. Bob shares the pain of losing his wife after a long fight with ovarian cancer and the grief that followed after decades of marriage.
Their paths crossed in a grief support group, where friendship slowly grew into something neither of them expected: hope. Through faith, healing, and honest conversations about grief, Bob and Tammy discovered that love and purpose can still exist after heartbreak. Today, they use their story to help others navigate grief, encourage open conversations about loss, and remind people that even after life’s hardest chapters, a new one can still begin.
Your Host: Angie Sedore
Our Guests: Bob & Tammy Cranston
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The Survivor’s Voice Podcast provides a platform for survivors to share their personal stories in their own words. The views, opinions, and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Survivor’s Voice, its hosts, or production team. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional.
Trigger Warning
This episode includes discussions of suicide, cancer, grief, death of loved ones, and emotional trauma. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.
What to Expect:
· Tammy’s childhood trauma after losing her father to suicide
· Navigating divorce, illness, and the loss of a spouse
· Bob’s journey through his wife’s ovarian cancer diagnosis and passing
· Meeting in a grief support group and the unexpected path to love again
· Processing guilt, healing, and finding hope after loss
· Tammy’s journey to becoming an author and advocate for grief awareness
· The importance of discussing death, legacy, and end-of-life planning
Key Takeaways:
· Grief is not something you “get over,” but something you learn to carry
· Love after loss does not replace the people you’ve lost
· Sharing your story can bring healing to both you and others
· Children benefit from safe ways to talk about grief and loss
· Being present for someone in grief can make a lasting difference
· Hope can still exist after life’s most painful chapters
Books & Resources Mentioned:
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Amazon
Rooted Series by Tammy Cranston
· Rooted: A Seedling’s Journey
· Rooted: A Young Tree’s Journey
· Rooted: A Mature Tree’s Journey
· Rooted: An Old Tree’s Journey
· Rooted: A Wildlife Tree’s Journey
Five Wishes – End-of-Life Planning Resource
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