Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith shares her insights on navigating grief, especially during the holidays. She discusses the emotional challenges of loss during festive times and emphasizes the importance of honoring memories through rituals. Tracy highlights how adapting traditions and creating connections, even virtually, can aid healing. She shares personal stories that illustrate the balance between remembrance and embracing new practices, shedding light on how families can support each other through grief while finding solace in shared moments.
As we inch toward the holidays, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith shares how she's processing grief, a subject at the center of much of her work. (This episode originally aired in December 2020.)