Words Matter

September 5, 2020

Erica shares a very personal story about how she and her son dealt with him being called a ver nasty racial slur while playing in a football game.  The sisters talk about the importance of paying attention to the words we use.  Whether addressing such uncomfortable topics as race, or when talking to a griever. Unfortunately grievers are given unhelpful platitudes as a means of comfort, but they are not comforting at all. For additional information and to read our blogs please go to www.healingstartswiththeheart.com

DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT

Related Podcasts

The Grief Storm

The Grief Storm

    What is a Grief Storm?  Grief—what no one prepares you for—isn’t a set of steps or a straight path you can follow to get through it. It’s unpredictable. It’s chaotic. It’s everywhere and nowhere all at once. It defies logic.  Some days, I feel...

Understanding the Ripple Effect of Grief: Secondary Losses

                      Losing a loved one is often seen as one single, ovOverwhelming loss. But grief isn’t just about that one person—it can create a domino effect of losses in other areas of life. These...

Bad Things Don’t Just Happen to Good People

Bad Things Don’t Just Happen to Good People

        Grief and loss are some of the hardest things we can experience in life. And even if we know that bad things can happen, the truth is that we’re never truly prepared for them. Whether it's losing a loved one, facing a breakup, or...