Thanks again to everyone who tuned into our live video last week with Nina Hill! If you’re new here, Start with this post to catch up on a list of BG&J reader favorites.
In exploring the “Language of Grief” our conversation covered how what we say and what we don’t can greatly impact our healing journey.
1. The word grief applies to all types of loss.
Referenced and related posts: A reader wants to know… /Coping Language
2. “Joy comes in the morning”- How some words help us
Besides the scripture, there were no particular books that she turned to, but she added her mother’s words and her own writings were part of what helped her in her healing journey.
3. Not everyone uses words
She expands on this idea by noting that we have to notice when someone we love is “acting out” and find ways to support and comfort them.
4. Leading someone to scripture won’t always work, but leading with love will.
5. What helped…
Nina Hill is a mother, grandmother, community leader, author and ordained minister who lives in Central Florida. She is twice widowed but remains a source of inspiration and support for many. She is also the current president of the Osceola County branch of the NAACP.
If you want to check out the first live I hosted with author, Casey Mulligan, click here.
As always, I hope you find Between Grief and Joy a space where you find mirrors for your experience, windows to understand others and confirmation that your emotions are valid, your healing is supported and you are never alone.
Thank you for reading stopping here,
Yolande
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