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From Awkward to Helpful: Mastering Compassionate Grief Communication

From Awkward to Helpful: Mastering Compassionate Grief Communication

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In this heartfelt episode, Tim sits down with grief-literacy expert, teacher, and widow Kathi Balasek to explore how to truly support people through loss. 🌊 From raising five kids alone after tragedy to creating a new language for comforting grievers, Kathy shares practical tips, moving stories, and powerful lessons learned over 20+ years.

What You’ll Discover:
🔹 Why “grief literacy” matters — and how to say the right things to someone grieving
🔹 Strategies Kathy used to guide her children through loss
🔹 How to handle awkward comments, anniversaries, and emotional triggers
🔹 Practical ways to show up for widows and grieving families

🎧 Listen now for real talk, tools, and hope for widows, families, and professionals who want to do better 💙

#GriefLiteracy #WidowsJourney #FromTearsToTriumph #GriefSupport #Podcast


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