Co-director of the Rhode Island Black Storytellers and absolutely incredible storyteller Valerie Tutson is back to show us how wisdom tales can help in a time of grief and loss, and how the power of a good story, poem or song can provide us with enough distance for grief to sit beside us without consuming us. Valerie begins with the practice of singing a Malawian song in Chichewa saying “I See You” to help you check in, see others, and see yourself. She then tells the story of The Cowtail Switch, a tale from Liberia about why the storytellers are considered to be the most important people in the community. Listen to experience the absolute joy of listening to Valerie tell as story and to learn that no one is truly dead until they are forgotten.

To learn more about Valerie you can find her here

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

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Join the Grief and Grace private Facebook group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/176177430380895/

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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. 

https://calendly.com/revjenncormier/tea-with-jenn-what-s-your-big-dream?month=2023-11

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Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com

Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein