We all experience the death of a loved one at some point in our lives. But how can it impact us when it occurs during adolescence? In this special release, Jeremy Allik (COMM '25) sits down with his mother, Marjorie Raskin to discuss the death of her brother Tommy, on November 30, 1977. Marjorie was 13 years old when her 16-year-old brother -- Jeremy's Uncle Tommy -- died.
Marjorie talks about their life growing up in Wayland, Massachusetts, fondly recalls memories of her brother, and reflects on her grieving process—which has now spanned over 45 years. Now a social worker, Marjorie expresses her brother's death as a significant influence on her career choice.
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Episode transcript can be found here.
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Jeremy Allik produced, edited, and mixed this episode in Spring 2024 as part of the Podcasting course (COMM 2015). A Communications Media major with a concentration in film and video production, Jeremy is a filmmaker and accomplished film editor -- with experience working in both narrative and documentary filmmaking.

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