Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Special: Sheryl Sandberg: How to Build Resilience and Find Joy After Loss
Nov 20, 2024
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and author of 'Option B', shares her transformative experience navigating grief after her husband's unexpected death. She discusses how love persists beyond loss and the importance of embracing uncomfortable conversations about grief. Sheryl emphasizes resilience and joy even amid sorrow, introducing tools like journaling and gratitude to reclaim happiness. She also explores the complexities of parenting through grief, advocating for empathy in supporting those mourning, and emphasizing community in healing.
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Acknowledging Grief
- Acknowledge a grieving person's pain; don't avoid the topic of loss.
- Remind them that you're there for them without pressuring them to talk.
Addressing Hardships
- Directly addressing hardships makes those affected feel less alone.
- Avoid generic questions like "How are you?" as they can be unhelpful.
Lean into the Suck
- Process your emotions fully instead of suppressing them.
- Sandberg's rabbi advised her to "lean into the suck."
