The Kindness Matters Podcast
Heartfelt Stories of Loss, Love, and Libraries
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December 19, 2024 12:00am
24m
What if you could turn unimaginable grief into a beacon of hope? That's exactly what Karen Houck has done after the tragic loss of her daughter Alyssa Noelle Audette to a drug overdose in 2011. Join us as Karen shares her deeply personal journey through loss and how the discovery of the Kindness Rocks Project became a healing force. Through "Alyssa's Wishes," inspired by a simple ladybug-painted rock, Karen honors her daughter's legacy and the family's mission to spread kindness, all while navigating the challenges of enduring grief.
We also take you to a vibrant community hub in Missouri where a love for books birthed a little free library that's become much more than its humble beginnings. This charming library, adorned with a delightful metal ladybug design, has captured the hearts of families and children alike. Through the trials of a global pandemic, it expanded with a toddler-friendly annex to cater to its growing visitors. Alongside heartwarming tales of community interaction, we explore the inspiring connections these projects have fostered and ponder the possibilities of extending the kindness initiative across borders, drawing inspirations from other charitable endeavors like Pancakes for Roger. Tune in to hear stories of resilience, community spirit, and the transformative power of small acts of kindness.
#loss #grief #heartbreak #littlefreelibrary
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It's one thing to highlight the kindness that we see in the world, but it's another to, as I put in many of my social media posts, #bethechange. I am donating all of my royalties from the sale of my book, Change A World; In Order to Change The World to local and national non-profits. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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