Candace Sims is a Victim Advocate, Bereavement Coach, and a Program Director for Advocacy Support. At the loss of her son to gun violence in 2007, she learned how to navigate the S...ver maisCandace Sims is a Victim Advocate, Bereavement Coach, and a Program Director for Advocacy Support. At the loss of her son to gun violence in 2007, she learned how to navigate the Stages of Grief, such as anger, sadness, patience, silence, joy, and hope (not in that order). Her writings are structured within the framework of exploration, growth, and development; while learning meaning in the depth of this painful tragedy.ver menos