The Language of Loss

People who have not experienced deep loss may believe that grievers like to be cheered up, distracted, told about happy things. But often, deep expressions from other mourners does more. In our shared humanity we walk together, acknowledging the pain and also the moments of beauty and poetry that come with loss. After her husband died, Barbara Abercrombie, an accomplished writer herself, found comfort in the words of expressions of those who had already been there. Her collection of these writings, The Language of Loss, allows readers to dive into the experience of their loss and find company there. More than anything, it supports our right to be where we are and feel what we feel. Join us as we talk about grief; our own and others.