Marisa Renee Lee

Marisa Renee Lee, author of 'Grief Is Love', discusses how grief stems from love, challenges myths on moving on, advocates embracing grief, addresses marginalized communities' grief struggles, and emphasizes self-compassion and creating anchors in uncertainty.

Marisa Renee Lee, author of 'Grief Is Love,' discusses navigating grief while parenting and the challenges of balancing personal sorrow and creating a joyful experience for children. They emphasize the importance of normalizing big emotions, honesty and communication with children, and supporting kids through the mourning process.

In this conversation, Marisa Renee Lee, a grief advocate and author of "Grief is Love," shares her transformative journey through loss. She offers practical tips for guiding loved ones through grief, emphasizing action over words. Marisa reflects on surrendering to her emotions and the bond between love and grief, even including her late mother in her son's life. A powerful discussion with Trayvon Martin's mother reveals the intersection of grief and privilege, highlighting the unique experiences of Black women in mourning.