Genevieve L
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Lost my dad to Lake Michigan two years ago and created a resource/site for bereaved teens

Hello everyone!My name is Genevieve and almost two years ago my dad died. He drowned saving two boys struggling in Lake Michigan. Once he put them on a boat to safety, he was caught in a riptide.I…Continue

Tags: teen, loss, parent

Started Jul 24, 2014

 

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About Me:
Hello, I lost my dad two years ago.
About my Loss:
My dad drowned in Lake Michigan while saving two boys. He was caught in a riptide shortly after putting the boys in a boat two years ago.
Are You a Service Provider? If Yes, please tell us about your service.
Yes! I have created a website called SLAP'D, designed for teens who have lost a parent. It provides a forum, a memorialization page, awkward question articles for teens, and articles of others who have lost a parent. It would be really cool if you could check it out.

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