When death comes without warning: Navigating sudden loss

Colleen Stegenga
Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026

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The phone rings in the middle of the night. There's been an accident. Your spouse, your parent, your child, your friend, gone in an instant. No warning. No goodbye. No chance to prepare.

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Colleen Stegenga is a licensed clinical social worker at her practice with Embracing Change Counseling Services, specializing in mental health support for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural families. She can be reached at 605-306-6383, colleen@embracingchangecs.com or visit www.embracingchangecs.com.