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One thing we know about grief is that it needs a witness. That inside every griever is a nearly uncontrollable urge to make the people around us understand what we had and what we have now. In this episode, we are all David’s witnesses.
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Aug 21
Toddler Sunday Hits Different: Finding the OK in the World with Kate Kennedy
If you’re on the brink right now, you aren’t alone. As the Summer of Surrender comes to an end, Nora wanted to bring you an episode that was made to distract you from the weight of the world. Today, she’s joined by friend of the pod and Be There in Five host Kate Kennedy to recon ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 18
This Story Doesn’t Have A Happy Ending: Losing a Sibling to Opioid Overdose with Steph Wittels Wachs
Most friendships start because you have something in common: work, hobbies, fashion, books, sense of humor. But not all friendships are formed because of something wholesome in common. Sometimes, you share an experience so life-changing that you are drawn to each other. That is h ... Show More
53m 51s
Aug 11
Polyamory Is Easier When One Of Them Is Dead: Answering Widow Questions with Rebecca Woolf
People tend to tiptoe around anything to do with widowhood. We know that people are clumsy with their words and their actions, and often, they don’t want to say the wrong thing or ask the wrong questions. Oftentimes, widows don’t even want to ask these questions to fellow widows. ... Show More
1h 41m
Nov 2023
a prelude: “blessed,” meaning washed with blood.
<p><strong>in which ismatu delivers a free-styled, spoken essay where they realize Grief as a seed blooming their bones.</strong></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://i ... Show More
18m 44s