Expressing Grief and Support on Social Media

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Episode 2051:

Reid Peterson explores the complexities of sharing and receiving grief support on Facebook. He delves into the nuances of online emotional expression, questioning the effectiveness and sincerity of virtual empathy compared to in-person support, and the impact of technology on our experience of grief and consolation.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/wholistique/does-joining-a-grief-support-group-on-facebook-help-98b449acac0

Quotes to ponder:

"News like this shouldn’t be shared this way. This is so personal and I’m more comfortable being with them, listening, empathizing, and even crying together if it felt authentic."

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