Stories from near and far, old and new, have the power to aid us in our grief journey and connect us to our Ancestors in surprising and moving ways. Valerie Tutson, the co-director of the Rhode Island Black Storytellers, is a powerful storyteller, and joins us in this episode to share a South African Myth about how we got the stars and their reminder that our loved ones are always with us.

To learn more about Valerie you can find her here.

Do you have limited listening time? We've identified the most important parts of this episode:

• 4:19 The chasm between arts and healing in our culture
• 5:55 Receiving messages through dreams
• 13:18 Valerie tells the South African tale of how we got the stars

Get your free "7 Steps to Walk Through Grief with Grace" guidebook at www.walkthroughgriefwithgrace.com

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Have virtual tea with Jenn! This will be an opportunity for you to get some reflection time on where you've been, where you are, and where you want to go. You will get some clarity, and perspective and get a chance to be deeply witnessed.

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Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com

Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein