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  In this week's episode, Crystal Webster, founder of Sharing Solace, shares stories and insights highlighting the transformative power of community support and the journey from grief to healing. Click here for full show notes.

When Crystal Webster's daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth, was born May 19th, 2010, and then died in my arms just a few hours later I KNEW that this angel was special {I'm a little biased, I know}. She touched so many lives during her very brief one…I just didn't know the right outlet to carry on her life, love, and legacy......I spent the next 5 years grieving her death, healing my heart, and working to bring my Madelyn the siblings she deserved. To this day, Madelyn remains an only child.In 2015, during an uncommon moment of enlightenment, the concept of Sharing Solace hit me like a bolt of lightning. The only way to describe it is that Madelyn knew I was ready to begin to heal - and help others do the same - so she sent the idea to me herself.I realized the gifts I received when Maddie was born - the gifts that once brought me so much comfort - were now bringing back the pain of losing her. I couldn't keep seeing them every day and have a healthy mind {that realization in and of itself provided its own source of grief and guilt}. These gifts were not given to me to be put in a box in the back of a closet - but that's where they sat.Sharing Solace officially launched on May 19, 2018 - Madelyn Elizabeth's would-be 8th birthday. I hope we've made Miss Maddie proud!Link to her episode on That Entrepreneur Show: https://thatentrepreneurshow.buzzsprout.com/737252/13767936-make-your-journey-less-rocky-with-crystal-websterMusic Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenHappy | https://soundcloud.com/morning-kuliBrought to you by Tampa Counseling and Wellness- Dedicated to helping individuals looking to positively transform their lives through compassionate counseling and wellness coaching. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, call now for a free consultation. 1 813 520 2807

When my daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth, was born May 19th, 2010 and then died in my arms just a few hours later I KNEW that this angel was special {I'm a little biased, I know}. She touched so many lives during her very brief one…I just didn't know the right outlet to carry on her life, love, and legacy...It took over 300 episodes, but the show is finally sitting down with an experienced Founder from Kansas! Crystal (Castrop) Webster delivers a lights-out show and touches on:How to Cold NetworkThat moment when she dropped everything and went “150% into Solace”What she likes best about being in the mental health spaceSharing lessons learned from 14+ years in business Lessons from starting as a Theater major, transitioning to Tax Accounting for a safer job field post-graduation - to R/E Residential- to SolaceBe sure to subscribe to the podcast for the next episode and check us out on social media @ThatEntrepreneurShow on all platforms....I spent the next 5 years grieving her death, healing my heart, and working to bring my Madelyn the siblings she deserved. To this day, Madelyn remains an only child.In 2015, during an uncommon moment of enlightenment, the concept of Sharing Solace hit me like a bolt of lightning. The only way to describe it is that Madelyn knew I was ready to begin to heal - and help others do the same - so she sent the idea to me herself.I realized the gifts I received when Maddie was born - the gifts that once brought me so much comfort - were now bringing back he pain of losing her. I couldn't keep seeing them every day and have a healthy mind {that realization in and of itself provided its own source of grief and guilt}. These gifts were not given to me to be put in a box in the back of a closet - but that's where they sat.I couldn't give these gifts away because many were personalized. I also couldn't just throw them away because of the sentimental attachment. That birthed the concept of the two-piece token system: A piece to keep your sentimental memories with you always and a piece to symbolically release that ‘heavy on your heart' grief.Sharing Solace officially launched May 19, 2018 - Madelyn Elizabeth's would-be 8th birthday. I hope we've made Miss Maddie proud!Music Credits:Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenHappy | https://soundcloud.com/morning-kuliSupport the showIf you enjoyed this week's show, click the subscribe button to stay current.Listen to A Mental Health Break Episodes hereTune into Writing with Authors here

When I ask Crystal Webster about the mission of Sharing Solace she shared. Sharing Solace helps grievers grieve and lovers love their griever through technology-elevated, pass-along-able gifts wrapped in a meaningful community of love, strength, and support - so you can always 'Remember, You're not alone.' We know how debilitating and isolating grief can be and we want to support those grieving to find meaning and strength. In 2015, after 5 years of grieving her daughter's death, during an uncommon moment of enlightenment, she said the concept of Sharing Solace hit her like a bolt of lightning. Madelyn knew I was ready to begin to heal and help others do the same so she sent the idea down to me herself. Crystal realized the gifts she received when Maddie was born - the gifts that once brought her so much comfort and solace - were now bringing her back to the pain of losing her. She couldn't keep seeing them every day and have a healthy mind. She said that realization in and of itself provided its own source of grief and guilt. She said these gifts were not given to me to be put in a box in the back of a closet, but that's where they sat. Crystal couldn't give the gifts away because many were personalized. She also couldn't just throw them away because of the sentimental attachment, this birthed the concept of the two-piece token system: A piece to keep your sentimental memories with you always and a piece to symbolically release that ‘heavy on your heart' grief. Sharing Solace officially launched May 19, 2018 - Madelyn Elizabeth's 8th birthday. Crystal said the concept is to wear it and when you're ready, pay it forward to provide support to someone else who needs comfort. Listen to Crystal's previous episode about losing Madelyn here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/62zDEuhzntb Connect with Crystal: https://www.facebook.com/SharingSolace Instagram: @sharingsolace https://sharingsolace.com Connect with Teresa: EMAIL: teresa.livingaftergrief.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/.livingaftergrief/. Instagram: @livingaftergrief Website: www.livingaftergrief.com click and schedule a free complementary time to talk: https://calendly.com/teresa-reiniger/podcast-discovery-call

Crystal Webster is the (co)founder of Sharing Solace, author of ‘Confessions of a Griever', creator of the ‘Feel Your &*@#% Feels' Experience, speaker, mentor, entrepreneur, and most importantly she is Madelyn Elizabeth Webster's mama. Crystal and Kyle were given devastating news after a 32 week ultrasound that their baby was not going to live. They were given 3 choices: Go across state lines and have a very late term termination, be induced then or continue the pregnancy as long as possible and hope she would be born alive. During the next 19 days Crystal said the social worker was very helpful and the family "circled the wagons. When Madelyn died in Crystal's arms just hours after she was born, she wanted to die too. Crystal shared that it took her years to learn to live again – mostly because she realized her Madelyn wouldn't want her to live the rest of her life waiting to die. During that time they learned that Madelyn's condition was genetic and they did not want to pass it on to other children so they attempted to have another child through IVF and embryo testing with no success. She said we went through several lifetimes of emotions and several lifetimes of grief in those 4 or 5 years. We then needed to step back and unpack to see where we were because we hadn't done that after Madelyn's death. Sharing Solace (SharingSolace.com) was founded from that love and hope: to help grievers grieve and lovers love their griever through technology-elevated, pass-along-able gifts wrapped in a meaningful community of support and strength - so you can always ‘Remember. You're not alone.' We will talk about her business on a future episode. Words of encouragement from Crystal: Crystal said, one of the platitudes that I really dislike to hear is 'Everything happens for a reason. I like to flip this on its head and say everything happens and you chose to find the reason. Connect with Crystal: https://www.facebook.com/SharingSolace Connect with Teresa: EMAIL: teresa.livingaftergrief.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/.livingaftergrief/. Instagram: @livingaftergrief Website: www.livingaftergrief.com click and schedule a free complementary time to talk: https://calendly.com/teresa-reiniger/podcast-discovery-call

Crystal Webster is the Founder of Sharing Solace, Author of ‘Confessions of a Griever', speaker, entrepreneur, and most importantly she is Madelyn Elizabeth Webster's mama. When Madelyn died in Crystal's arms just after she was born, she wanted to die too. It took her years to learn to live again – mostly because she realized her Madelyn wouldn't want her to live the rest of her life waiting to die. Sharing Solace was founded from that love and hope: to help grievers grieve and lovers love their griever through tangible, pass-along-able gifts wrapped in a meaningful community of support and strength so you can always ‘Remember. You're not alone.' Please follow The Death Dialogues Project and learn more about this project at www.deathdialogues.net where you will find links to podcast platforms and our social media. Instagram is our fave social media home @deathdialoguesproject --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deathdialogues/message

The grief we experience after losing a loved one can be all-consuming. Though our experiences are personal, loss is universal. When Crystal Webster's daughter passed away, she decided to turn her devastation into a purpose: to remind others that they are not alone in the midst of loss. HOST: Kelly Lewis | @gokellylewis GUEST: Crystal Webster | @sharingsolace For more inspiring stories of women around the globe, check out our book, Tell Her She Can't. https://tellhershecant.com/ NOTES: (1:10) Crystal Webster is mother of Madeline Webster. Less than ten hours after birth, Madeleine passed away from a genetic condition. Hear how Crystal transformed her crippling deviation and resulting depression into the will to live. (3:43) Practical tools helped move Crystal out of depression and hear what small actions had a major impact on her road to recovery. (8:10) While our response to grief is personal, the emotion is universal. Crystal devises a way to help those consumed by grief. (9:36) Crystal founded Sharing Solace, a company that helps grievers grieve, and explains how to support those experiencing loss. Podcast Producer: Elise Fitzsimmons | helloelisefitz@gmail.com

This is the story of Madelyn Elizabeth. Her mom, Crystal, has created Sharing Solace in her memory. Check out her website at www.sharingsolace.com. #LovedOnesLost To have your child's story featured, fill out the submission form at www.lovedoneslost.net/submit or contact Kathy at lovedoneslostpodcast@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Feeling stuck in grief? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and Crystal Webster founder of Sharing Solace and the author of ‘Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess […] The post Crystal Webster: Tips to Get You Through Grief appeared first on Open to Hope.

TW: Death, and child loss. Bring the tissues for this week’s episode because there will be tears. In this episode, Crystal Webster opens up about what her grieving process was like after she lost her first child and how Sharing Solace came to be because of it. I commend Crystal for coming on and sharing her story and I hope you enjoy the episode and shower her with love.

Welcome to the Episode 20 of Podcast: Reedy, Set, Grow with Trish Reedy! Our guest's name is Crystal Webster. Crystal is the Chief Solace Officer and founder of Sharing Solace. Sharing Solace is a community for grievers by grievers. As the mommy to my own angel baby I truly understand just how debilitating and isolating grief can be. That's why we help to create a support network, both physically and emotionally, for all types of grief - to allow you to find the meaning and strength in whatever life throws at you. ===================== IF YOU THINK THIS VIDEO CAN HELP SOMEONE ELSE, PLEASE SHARE! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL Follow and connect with us here for more cool stuff: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishreedymortgage/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/trishreedymortgage Twitter: https://twitter.com/trishreedy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishreedy/ About the Host – Trish Reedy Trish Reedy has been a mortgage lender since 2010, having helped more than 800 families with their home financing. She is committed to serving her home buyers and realtor partners with proactive communication, realistic expectations and low interest rates. She has been awarded the Five-Star Professional Award for mortgage lenders seven straight years. If you feel that your loan officer does not meet your expectations, call Trish at 913-271-2368 or email Trish@TrustedLendingCenter.com to find out how Trish and everyone at Team Reedy can help you achieve your business goals. Best Regards, Trish Reedy https://trishreedy.com/

Summary Today's episode is Dedicated to Madelyn Elizabeth Webster, daughter of our guest, Crystal Webster. Maddie was in her mama's arms when she died the very day after her birth. Episode Notes: Grief just sucks. Crystal shares in her straightforward, candid manner the gamut of emotions experienced with the loss of a newborn, as well the reality faced in living ‘childless not by choice.'  Crystal Webster is the founder and Chief Solace Officer of Sharing Solace, author of Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess into an Haute Message (Laughable Lessons for When Life Just Sucks), and most importantly she is Maddie's mama. With Maddie foremost in her mind, she created Sharing Solace, an innovative program to honor and memorialize a loved one while at the same time supporting you in your grief journey. Contact: www.asiliveandgrieve.com info@asiliveandgrieve.com Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve  To Reach Crystal Webster: Website:  SharingSolace.com  Email: Crystal@SharingSolace.com Facebook:  /SharingSolaceLLCInstagram:  @SharingSolace Credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod 

Just 8 hours after giving birth, Crystal Webster had to say goodbye to her newborn daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth who she had unknowingly passed a genetic disorder on to. The next five years of Crystal’s life were consumed by a debilitating sense of loss. Doctors told her that the only way that she would get pregnant again was through IVF treatments, but after three failed rounds, she realized she needed to find a way to start living again even if she would never realize her dream of a biological child.When she was finally ready to move on with her life, putting all of the baby toys and blankets in a closet, out of sight, felt wrong to her: they were not meant to be hidden away like that. It was then that Crystal had the idea to create a community and launched Sharing Solace whose mission is to help grievers feel less alone through their healing process. The gifts from Sharing Solace are meant to be sent from one person to another when it no longer serves them. Each necklace and keychain comes with an inner token to be worn as long as one needs, and then passed on to someone else who needs support.Madelyn is still an only child, and although Crystal and her husband may never start a family, Crystal now lives her life in a way that brings her joy and has written a book to help others recover from their traumas and losses. Connect with Crystal:WebsiteFacebookInstagramConfessions Of A Griever Book Connect With Ronit:For more about this episode click here!InstagramFacebook

Tonia and Crystal talk about how to support a friend who is grieving. Crystal shares her story of the loss of her daughter. She shares information that helped her through the grieving process and shares some tips on what not to say. Links for Crystal: Website: https://sharingsolace.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SharingSolaceLLC Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sharingsolace/ Amazon Affiliate link to Crystal's book: https://amzn.to/3oY0c2R Crystal Webster is the Founder of Sharing Solace, Author of ‘Confessions of a Griever', speaker, entrepreneur, and most importantly she is Madelyn Elizabeth Webster's mama. When Madelyn died in Crystal's arms just after she was born, she wanted to die too. It took her years to learn to live again – mostly because she realized her Madelyn wouldn't want her to live the rest of her life waiting to die. Sharing Solace was founded from that love and hope: to help grievers grieve and lovers love their griever through patented, tangible gifts wrapped in a meaningful community of support and strength so you can always ‘Remember. You're not alone.' Ways to Support and Grow with Us: Subscribe and Become a Financial SUPPORTOR: https://bit.ly/37qE8pO Coffee With T Clothing and Apparel Store: https://teespring.com/stores/coffee-with-t #ConfidentStrides #coffeewitht #toniatyler #strideflowcreate Our featured video podcast "Coffee with T" on Confident Strides is a 20-minute conversational interview on different topics ranging personal development to business strategy and entertainment to foster empowerment in others. We believe everyone has story to share. By creating this platform, people can share their wisdom and insight, gain exposure and allow their voices to be heard. At Confident Strides, we believe that if you strengthen the core of an individual, other domains to include relationships and vocation will flourish as a natural byproduct of that empowerment. Connect with COFFEE With T via Confident Strides: WEBSITE: https://confidentstrides.com/ Like the Coffee With T Facebook Page: https://bit.ly/2Uh5xVk Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Zv4jJJ Share with us: What was one of your favorite takeaways from today's show? Thanks for listening. Before we go, show some love by leaving us a review. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confidentstrides/support

Grief has a way of being universal, but also unique, and in today's discussion with Crystal Webster we discuss just how challenging and taboo grief can be in our society. After the untimely death of her infant daughter, Crystal struggled to regain her sense of purpose and identity. She lived every day waiting to die, until she realized that she needed to make a change. Crystal has been able to turn her grief into an organization that helps others, but it was not an easy road. "Everything happens, you find the reason." More about Crystal: Her infant daughter died in her arms in 2010 (8 hours after she was born) from a genetic condition. Because of that condition, Crystal was unable to have more children, even after 3 rounds of IVF in 2 states over 5 years. One in 4 women experience a pregnancy loss or infant death and 1 in 8 couples deal with infertility. Crystal states, "My story is not that 'special' but in the moment it feels like no one can even start to understand." She founded a company, Sharing Solace, founded on the principle 'Remember. You're not alone.' and wrote a book talking specifically about how we WANT our grief to be special (and it is in many ways) but it is not completely unique. We don't have to feel alone and there are similarities in our stories - if we choose to see them. Continue following Crystal's journey at www.sharingsolace.com or on Facebook or Instagram @sharingsolace xoxo, Jessi This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: *PRIVATE* Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/238438050699433/ Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: jessinshuraleff@gmail.com Web: www.jessishuraleff.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

A candid, raw, unedited podcast sharing the impact of an intimate death of a family member and the financial impact. Crystal Webster, founder of Sharing Solace, and Danielle McCarthy, founder and host of Coffee, Chicks, and Cash: The Podcast share their grief journeys and the impact it has upon all aspects of their lives. Marrying passion and finance; Non-profit versus profit versus Social Impact. Passion: a combination of internal struggle and feeling the calling. The "And" Concept, why does there need to be a dichotomy? They are not really dead until no one says their name......Hug and say their name!!! Laughter, tears, anger, and all the feels encapsulate this episode. Crystal Webster can be reached at https://www.sharingsolace.com/ Book mentioned in the podcast https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Griever-Turning-Message-Laughable/dp/1641374861/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18XM8JCX1OFI&dchild=1&keywords=confessions+of+a+griever&qid=1602297138&sprefix=confessions+of+a+greiver%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1

Crystal shares her and her husband's journey of becoming parents, as well as their journey of grieving the death of their daughter Madelyn, who died just hours after birth Her grief and mourning process led her to develop Sharing Solace, a community of grievers for grievers where you can find grief support resources as well as gifts and mementos for grievers. She also recently released a book about her grief story! Get in touch with Crystal Webster: website: https://sharingsolace.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharingSolaceLLC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharingsolace/ Info on the book: https://sharingsolace.com/book/ Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep: https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/ Music: www.oneplanetmusic.com Production: Carlos Andres Londono Want to share your story or get a complimentary grief coaching session? Get in touch with Kendra! www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Grief Sucks; you don’t have to. We bring back Sharing Solace founder Crystal Webster to talk about her new book, Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess into an Haute Message (Laughable Lessons for When Life Just Sucks), published on May 19, 2020—which would have been her daughter Madelyn Elizabeth’s 10th birthday. Crystal is no stranger to grief. Less than a week after finding out she was pregnant with her first child, her beloved aunt and uncle were tragically killed. Her daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth, was born May 19th, 2010 only to transition the following day in her arms. Crystal was told that not only did she have a genetic condition that was passed to Madelyn, causing her to be unable to survive on her own—it would also be passed to any of Madelyn’s siblings. Three years and three rounds of intense IVF later, Madelyn is still destined to be an only child.  Madelyn’s love and legacy live on through the mission of Sharing Solace, a community of grievers for grievers, through tangible gifts of solace and a meaningful community. Crystal knows she is guided by her angel, Madelyn, to help others grieve in a thoughtful way and to help their friends and family support the journey.  For more information about Sharing Solace and its mission to connect with grievers, visit SharingSolace.com. Find Sharing Solace on Facebook under SharingSolaceLLC and on Instagram @sharingsolace. #solace, #grief, #sharingsolace #bgr8ful #bgr8ful365 For more information about Radiate Wellness, our practitioners, services, classes, and events, visit us at radiatewellnesscommunity.com, “Like” us on Facebook as Radiate Wellness, LLC; and follow us on Twitter @RadiateKC.

On today's episode Crystal Webster, owner of Sharing Solace and author of "Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess into a Haute Message {Laughable Lessons for When Life Sucks} is gracious enough to chat with me about the unimaginable loss of her daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth. She shares her story, her journey through the fluidity of grief and how "Confessions of a Griever" came to fruition.That's Not Proper! can be found on all podcast platforms!To connect with and/or purchase Crystals book, Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess into a Haute Message {Laughable Lessons for When Life Sucks}, please check out her website at Sharing Solace

Crystal Webster is an author and the founder of Sharing Solace, a network that connects others who are experiencing grief. Crystal is the mother of Madison, who was her inspiration to start this amazing service, where you can track the journey of your token that passes through other people’s lives as they grief. Crystal shares her tragic story of losing her baby after 8 hours of life. She says that Madison, her baby girl, got a tremendous amount of love in such little time, and is truly grateful to have had that precious few hours to spend with her. Curled up in the chair with the room that would have been where she nursed and cuddled with her newborn baby 10 years ago, Crystal is our hero as her strength and vulnerability as a human being shines through for others to hold on to. Her book, “Confessions of a Griever: How to turn a hot mess into a haute message (laughable lessons for when life just sucks)” is a choose-your-own-adventure type of book that emulates the process of grief, never linear or circular. A great gift for someone you know who is grieving can be found here: https://sharingsolace.com/boutique/ Book: sharingsolace.com/book Website: sharingsolace.com Crystal welcomes you to connect with her directly at Crystal@SharingSolace.com AdvancingHumanityPodcast.com

If finding love is on your priority list for 2020, or ready to take your love life to the next level, then this episode is for you. Feautured Guest:  Damona Hoffman is a dating coach and media personality who starred in A+E Networks' TV series #BlackLove and A Question of Love. Damona preciously held creative executive positions at CBS, Paramount, and NBC Universal. Now, she hosts the Dates & Mates Podcast and contributes regularly to The Washington Post, CNN/HLN, Match.com, and BET.com in addition to coaching clients.  Resources:  Damona's Profile Starter Kit Subscribe to Dates and Mates Day 8 of 10 Days of Giveaways Today’s featured gift is super special to me. I know so many people personally grieving during the holidays. By the time we've our 40s, 50s and 60s, may of us have experienced significant loss.  Meet Sharing Solace, a company created out of its founder's devastating and isolating grief after losing her daughter. Sharing Solace's mission is simple. "We're here to provide support to you as you travel your unique grief journey. We help you to honor your grief, acknowledge that your grief is a process of healing, and allow yourself to become stronger, happier person because of your life experiences." Featured Gift: Circle of life pendant with “every moment is worthwhile” token. What’s so special about this gift is that it’s meant to be given to someone who may be grieving from a death or loss. They register the token online to join the sharing solace community, and wear the jewelry close to their heart. When they’re ready, they remove the token from the outer locket, releasing their heavy grief, place it into a new locket and pass the gift of strength on to someone else who may need it. I was so touched by this that I knew I had to feature such a meaningful gift in our 10 days of giveaways  How to enter:  Download Forty Thrive's 10 Tips to Start Thriving Today at FortyThrive.com It's that simple! ALL Entries open until 11:59 pm on December 21, 2019 Winners announced Monday, December 23, 2019 Gifts can only be shipped within the United States. If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend, you know the one, she’s ready to make love a priority in 2020.  

I love hearing about people who want to change that and give others a way to connect both online and in person in real and authentic ways. Crystal Webster of Sharing Solace is doing just that, and her mission and generosity have been a beacon of light in the lives of those who are struggling.   The careful thought that goes into each part of her business is so inspiring, and I am in awe of her courage to open her heart to others out there that need to hear her story and message.

Today we’re talking with Sharing Solace founder Crystal Webster. Crystal is no stranger to grief. Less than a week after finding out she was pregnant with her first child, her beloved aunt and uncle were tragically killed. Her daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth, was born May 19th, 2010 only to transition the following day in her arms. Crystal was told that not only did she have a genetic condition that was passed to Madelyn, causing her to be unable to survive on her own—it would also be passed to any of Madelyn’s siblings. Three years and three rounds of intense IVF later, Madelyn is still destined to be an only child.  Madelyn’s love and legacy live on through the mission of Sharing Solace, a community of grievers for grievers, through tangible gifts of solace and a meaningful community. Crystal knows she is guided by her angel, Madelyn, to help others grieve in a thoughtful way and to help their friends and family support the journey.  For more information about Sharing Solace and its mission to connect with grievers, visit SharingSolace.com. Find Sharing Solace on Facebook under SharingSolaceLLC and on Instagram @sharingsolace. #solace, #grief For more information about Radiate Wellness, our practitioners, services, classes, and events, visit us at radiatewellnesscommunity.com, “Like” us on Facebook as Radiate Wellness, LLC; and follow us on Twitter @RadiateKC.

Crystal knows all too well how life can go from cloud nine to sub-basement in the blink of an eye. After marrying her soul mate and spending 2 years living abroad, she and her husband returned home to start their family – and instantly became pregnant. Less than a week later, her beloved aunt and uncle were tragically killed. Crystal fell into a deep depression...but was also excited to welcome a new life into the world and bring some much-needed light into her family. At 32 weeks, during a routine ultrasound, she heard the words that should never have to be uttered, “We need to speak with the doctor.” Her Madelyn Elizabeth was born two weeks later on May 19th, 2010 and died the following day in her arms. Tests confirmed that Crystal had a genetic condition that was passed to Madelyn causing her to be unable to survive on her own – and would also be passed to any of Madelyn’s siblings. Crystal and her husband thought, maybe, IVF could correct the condition. Three years and three rounds of intense IVF later and Madelyn is destined to be an only child. Madelyn’s love and legacy live on through the mission of Sharing Solace, a community of grievers for grievers. Crystal knows she is guided by her angel to help others grieve in a meaningful way and to help friends and family support their griever’s journey. You can find Crystal in the following places: Website - https://sharingsolace.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SharingSolaceLLC/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharingsolace/ Show Notes: 00:09 - Purpose of podcast 00:34 - Introduction to Crystal Webster 01:28 - Crystal shares her story 02:20 - Crystal gets bad news 03:05 - The many layers of grief 04:14 - Seeking options 05:10 - Emotional rollercoaster 06:11 - Accepting reality 07:17 - More grief 08:34 - Where is Crystal now? 09:33 - Crystal finds her "new normal" 10:10 - The need to honor Madelyn's legacy 11:05 - The "how" reveals itself 12:07 - Sharing Solace is conceived 13:46 - The need for community in dealing with loss 15:44 - Crystal's biggest lesson 17:30 - Grief is a process 18:20 - Don't compare your grief to anyone else's 18:44 - Crystal's advice 22:18 - Cyrstal's tools for survival 24:06 - Gratitude for what's going right 25:41 - Positive use for "but" 26:42 - Final thoughts

Sharing Solace   Always an entrepreneur, Crystal Webster is readying to launch her third company...Although she doesn't like to call Sharing Solace a 'company'. Sharing Solace is her life's mission, her way of giving back to the community that gave her so much, and how she is honoring the legacy of her daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth. Starting a product based project from scratch, and with so many emotional ties, has been a journey in and of itself and has taught her so much in the process.     Questions You'll Hear Today:   What was the hardest part of starting a business? Why did it take you so long to get to launch (May 2010 - May 2018)? Your market seems very, VERY niche. Why are you pursuing such a small audience?   Connect with Crystal Webster:   Twitter:  @SharingSolace Facebook:  /SharingSolaceLLC Website:  www.SharingSolace.com Email:  Crystal@SharingSolace.com Instagram: @SharingSolace   Connect with Danielle Taylor:   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/M2CEOPodcast Website:  M2CEO Podcast Email: danielle@turnkeypodcast.com  Youtube: Youtube Channel LinkedIn: Danielle Taylor Profile Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m2ceopodcast/   Show Notes by Show Producer: Jessie Taylor   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Let us help you prove it.