Episode 23: Grieving Cory: A Caregiver’s Journey Through Love, Loss, and Advocacy

🎙️ Episode Title: Honoring Cory: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Better Care with Tara Kadlec

In this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, I sit down with Tara Kadlec as she shares the story of her beloved brother, Cory—a vibrant soul who lived with Down syndrome and dementia. Tara opens up about the deep bond they shared, the challenges of caregiving, and the heartbreak she experienced watching her brother endure inadequate healthcare support in Canada.

Through raw honesty and deep love, Tara reflects on the emotional toll of caregiving, the grief of losing Cory, and the frustration of navigating a system that didn’t give him the dignity and care he deserved. Yet through the pain, Tara continues to celebrate Cory’s life every day—keeping his spirit alive through advocacy, storytelling, and living in a way that honors his memory.

This conversation is a powerful tribute to unconditional love, sibling connection, and the call for compassionate change in how we care for those who need it most.

🎧 Listen in for a moving story about loss, love, and legacy.