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Healing Through Pain: Tony Lynch's Journey from Tragedy to Triumph   In this episode of Suicide Zen Forgiveness, host Elaine Lindsay chats with Tony Lynch, a men's grief coach, author, and podcaster. Tony shares his powerful life story of overcoming immense pain, including childhood trauma, gang involvement, incarceration, and heartbreaking family losses. Despite experiencing homelessness and planning his own suicide, Tony found his purpose in helping others through their grief and loss. They discuss the importance of empathy, the challenges men face in grieving openly, and the creation of Tony's nonprofit 'Memories of Us'. This episode is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the human spirit's capacity for healing.   00:00 Introduction and Mission Statement 01:17 Meet Tony Lynch: A Journey of Resilience 02:48 The Taboo of Grief in Society 05:08 Personal Stories of Loss and Empathy 13:44 Tony's Early Life and Struggles 16:54 Turning Points and Life Lessons 25:41 Confronting Loss and Grief 26:53 A Jo