Episode 24 - Turning Sorrow into Service: A Conversation with LaKeisha Barron-Brown

Turning Sorrow into Service: A Conversation with LaKeisha Barron-Brown

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the loss of loved ones, including the death of parents and an adult child. Please take care while listening.

In this powerful and moving episode, I sit down with LaKeisha Barron-Brown, who shares her profound journey of transforming deep personal loss into meaningful service to others. LaKeisha opens up about experiencing the loss of both parents as a young child and, more recently, the passing of her adult son in 2021.

About LaKeisha Barron-Brown

LaKeisha (also known as Keisha B) is a remarkable individual who wears many hats:

• Mother and grandmother

• Community advocate

• Published author

• Mental health awareness champion

• Grief support advocate

Through her own experiences with grief and loss, LaKeisha has discovered the healing power of helping others. Since her son's passing in 2021, she has dedicated herself to intentional actions that support both her own healing journey and the healing of others in her community.

Published Works

• "Through The Eyes Of A Crack Soul"

• "Loss of Self: Turning Sorrow Into Service"

Key Themes

• Navigating multiple experiences of profound loss

• Finding meaning and purpose through grief

• The importance of intentional healing

• Converting personal pain into community service

• Building resilience through adversity

Connect with Keisha B.

• Website: www.nosorrows.com

• TikTok: @heart2heartwkeish

• Instagram: lakeishabarronbrown_author

Quote from Keisha B.

"Since my son's passing, I've been intentional about my actions to help others, while helping myself. Our healing journey can become a pathway to serve others."

Resources for Listeners

If you've been affected by themes discussed in this episode, please know you're not alone. Consider reaching out to grief counseling services or support groups in your area. You can also book an appointment with Aypril to see if working with her is the right support for your grief at: https://l.bttr.to/wQBMu