Joyce Anders
Joyce Anders is a Pennsylvania foster and adoptive mother who, with her husband Gregg, lost their 14-year-old daughter Samantha to suicide in 2018 and later adopted three sisters, sharing their story of grief and hope.
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Sep 21, 2026
Nicole BowmanHOST
Events led up to, you know, where you are today, if you don't mind going back into that.
Joyce AndersGUEST
So our daughter, Samantha, she was 14 when she passed away, but she was so talented.
Joyce AndersGUEST
to play the bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic, mandolin, the ukulele, the banjo, the violin, the keyboard.
Joyce AndersGUEST
She was just extremely talented in everything she touched, but she couldn't see it.
5 MINS LATER
Nicole BowmanHOST
And do you want to share a little bit about what inspired you or compelled you to step into foster care?