Podcasts Health Grateful Living #100: Losing Our Son to Suicide: John and Christine Gregorek

#100: Losing Our Son to Suicide: John and Christine Gregorek

Published: March 14, 2022, 1:57 p.m.

John and Christine Gregorek's son, Patrick, passed away by suicide in March of 2019.

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In this interview, we talk about:

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- Patrick\u2019s life story and when they started seeing Patrick have mental health trouble

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- How they helped Patrick as parents with getting Patrick professional help

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- Patrick\u2019s college experience and the events leading up to Patrick\u2019s passing his senior year

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- Their pieces of advice to anyone struggling with mental health

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- Their advice for parents who also have also lost a child to suicide

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As many of you know, Pat was a friend of mine and he was the reason in March of 2020 I started the Grateful Living Podcast. I wanted to do something to honor and keep his spirit alive.

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We love and miss you Pat \U0001f64f\U0001f3fd

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Christine and John's Email: c.gregorek.olmc@gmail.com

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Grateful Living Info:

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956

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My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4

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Medium: https://gratefulliving4.medium.com/

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Time Stamps:

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0:00 Intro

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3:11 Can you give us an introduction on your family and Pat?

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7:56 When did you see signs of Pat struggling with mental health?

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14:35 What was Pat\u2019s college experience like?

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31:10 Lessons on your experience with Pat

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39:31 Any advice for parents who have lost a child to suicide?

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43:30 Do you like to speak about Pat?

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53:55 Your favorite story of Pat?

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56:57 Anything else you want to pass on?