Cassandra Holloway and Bruce Holloway

Recorded July 22, 2024 39:52 minutes
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Description

Parents Cassandra Holloway (50) and Bruce Holloway (63) remember their son Gavin who recently committed suicide, reflect on the broader issue of mental health among youths, consider how their community has supported them, and talk about Gavin’s personality and how they will hold on to him.

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Cassandra Holloway (CH) and Bruce Holloway (BH) mention their separation and how they’ve managed to continue to co-parent.
BH describes her son Gavin’s passing and reads the obituary he wrote.
BH and CH talk about the community response and support they’ve received and how the song “Here Comes the Sun” has persisted as a recurring reminder of Gavin.
CH mentions ways that Gavin has continued to show up in her life in different ways.
BH remarks on how photos and videos give him solace in his mourning and how he’s struggled with the world moving on.
BH reflects on how this tragedy represents a broader mental health issue among kids in general.
BH talks about the school’s response to mental health problems, the mystery of how to deal with social anxiety, and things they’re doing to help kids going forward.
CH shares ways people have “shown up” for her and BH reflects on the importance of accepting help.
BH asks CH how they’re going to hold on to Gavin.
They reflect on where they are now.

Participants

  • Cassandra Holloway
  • Bruce Holloway

Recording Locations

Vermont Public

Venue / Recording Kit