{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695440006d80a931eb4e5a0a/6a83d8ab3c905940608add58?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 15 – The Other Side of Grief: A Spouse's Perspective on Loving Someone Through the Unthinkable","description":"<p>In the season 2 finale of Unspoken Grief, hosts Michael Vinton and Tina Chevalier welcome three first-time guests: spouses/partners Keith (Tina’s husband), Tony Spatafora (Michael’s husband), and April Schmitt. The guests share how they learned of the murder-suicide losses in their families, what they previously understood about suicide and murder-suicide, and what surprised them afterward, including others’ reactions, the amount of logistical and emotional work, and the impact on their partners. They discuss traumatic grief versus grief, coping through support, therapy, and community, navigating feelings toward the person who caused harm, and the importance of self-care, talking openly, and saying loved ones’ names. The episode closes with each guest sharing what gives them hope and information about resources and the podcast’s nonprofit work.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>988 Lifeline number</strong>: <a href=\"https://988lifeline.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://988lifeline.org/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>At the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be complex. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Didi Hirsch Mental Services: </strong><a href=\"http://didihirsch.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>didihirsch.org</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Crisis Text Line</strong></p><p>Text HOME to 741741 Free, 24/7 Mental Health Support&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>April Schmitt&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"mailto:sapril.schmitt@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>sapril.schmitt@gmail.com</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tony Spatafora&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"mailto:apspats@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>apspats@gmail.com</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Michael Vinton</strong></p><p>Email: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:_info@impactedsurvivors.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@impactedsurvivors.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Website: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.michaelvinton.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.michaelvinton.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.impactedsurvivors.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.impactedsurvivors.org</a></p><p>Podcast: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/7dtCi6SDQaKLD6HYbfxqBw?si=b68a1cfcee3640bf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Unspoken Grief&nbsp;</a></p><p>IG: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/therealmichaelvinton/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@therealmichaelvinton</a></p><p>FB: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/michael.vinton.3/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Vinton</a></p><p>Linkedin: &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-vinton-6702a373\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">m/ichael-vinton-6702a373</a></p><p>IDMB: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4105277/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_Michael%2520Vinton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Vinton (III)</a></p><p>Headshot:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tveaHuVzf00RvXrBzLKgwDNGVoHPjE47/view\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Headshot 1</a></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_DDmcMsdriB8PofOUJKm_DnThjtDWB6t/view\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Headshot 2</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tina Chevalier</strong></p><p>Email: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Tina@impactedsurvivors.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tina@impactedsurvivors.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Website: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.impactedsurvivors.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.impactedsurvivors.org&nbsp;</a></p><p>Podcast:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/7dtCi6SDQaKLD6HYbfxqBw?si=b68a1cfcee3640bf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Unspoken Grief</a></p><p>IG: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/impactedsurvivorsofms?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@impactedsurvivorsofms</a></p><p>FB: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570649398107\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p>Headshot;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B9YixchQ6CZ8vAUVmyiYHn2z1JkVgUyc/view\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Headshot</a></p>","author_name":"Michael Vinton, Kristina Faulkner, Tina Chevalier"}