Nov 23, 2016
The rhetoric and actions of our recent election cut to the core of my own life and the safety of my family. Will my wife be stopped by police because she is Hispanic? Will my son-in-law and my grandchildren have to register because he was raised Muslim? Will those in my family with African heritage be attacked? And will I, as a lesbian, be targeted? Good Grief talks each week about the transformations that can come from loss, so I must open my heart to the possibility that this time too can be transformed into something meaningful and of service. But to do that, I need to join with other people, find inspiration and solace, and discover actions that heal, set resolve and lead to change. This week will be a call in show. What has helped you to find your way through the stunning headlines of the campaign and election? What is at stake for you personally? What actions are you considering, to sooth you in your grief and galvanize your resolve for action.
On Good Grief we explore the losses that define our lives. Each week, we talk with people who have transformed themselves through the profound act of grieving. Why settle for surviving? Say yes to the many experiences that embody loss! Grief can teach you where your strengths are and ignite your courage. It can heighten your awareness of what is important to you and help you let go of what is not.