In Grief Gratitude and Courage Circles we practice being witnesses for one another. A witness does not have to fix, explain, or take responsibility for another's grief. We don't even have to fully understand it. We simply listen, accept, and care. Witnessing builds our compassion muscles. Witnessing is a sacred act, showing that we value the speaker and the experience they share. When grief is witnessed, the griever can find the words to describe what they experience, and trust that they can bear the pain. When are gratitude and courage are witnessed, we can celebrate together.
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