On The Path with Kissiah Young

Grief has many layers and many faces. It isn't solely the result of loss, or of death and dying, but rather a multitude of reasons. Our life is full of experiences, some wonderful, and others that leave us feeling some kind of way, perhaps a way that points to grief. In this episode we look at the face our grief wears and how we are choosing to be with it, see it clearly, and hold the sight of our seeing. Thank you for being here and for taking a moment with me.

I am grateful.

~Kissiah

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One of the hardest parts about experiencing grief, is turning to face its fullness. The fear and sadness can be overwhelming. We hide. We deny. We distract ourselves only to face a life that doesn't reflect our fullness. In this episode, we explore the necessity of turning to face our grief, and to experience the weight of what it brings that we might free ourselves of its holding and the consequences that often come when we ignore or deny. To face is to find the place where we connect and set ourselves free.

As always, thank you for your presence. 

A deep bow,

~Kissiah

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We have arrived at the final episode in July's grief series. In this episode we give thought to how any given moment could be our last. We pause long enough to not take for granted the hellos or goodbyes; instead we treat them with the presence and holding as if they would be no more. I can't help but feel like by doing so we learn how to live and love well. We are here for only a time. Every day, our lives are moving forward toward our last goodbye.

Thank you for being a part of this grief series. Your presence does not fall short on me. 

A deep bow,

~Kissiah

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Life is quick in the way that it shifts the wind ruffling our lives to disruption. One minute we are swimming calm seas, and another the seas have taken us. On July 20th, at the age of 54, Malcolm Jamal Warner was taken by the sea and many are holding the weight of loss.

In this episode we enter into the grief that comes in an instant, and what it is we are called to do in those moments, or to be.

Join me as we hold the sudden nature of life.

A deep bow,

~Kissiah

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"Whenever I leave this world, whether it’s sixty years from now, I wouldn’t want anyone to say I lost some battle. I’ll be a winner that day." – Andrea Gibson, Poet

Andrea Gibson won on July 14, 2025.

The day that Andrea Gibson died, I had an unrelated deep cry. I cried for the love that went missing when I was a child, a sadness that was so deep I didn't recognize it; for years it wore the face of anger. Sometimes our grief is hidden behind the anger we wear - a layer of protection from a time long since gone.

I, too, won on the day Andrea Gibson died. I won my ability to access myself and hold the deepest of my weeping. Join me as I share.

A deep bow,

~Kissiah

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Grief is a natural, human response to loss—but suffering doesn’t have to be a lifelong companion. 

In this episode, part two of five in the grief series, we explore how to honor our pain without being consumed by it. Through compassionate reflection and practical insights, we talk about the difference between feeling our grief and feeding our suffering. If you’re navigating a season of loss, this conversation offers gentle permission to feel deeply while also creating space for healing, peace, and renewal.

I appreciate you and your presence.

A deep bow,

~Kissiah

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The month of July is dedicated to grief with each week bringing its own distinct voice, contemplating what arises in the moment while holding softly our grief. 

In today's episode we talk about how life seems to happen suddenly, often in painful ways, ways that bring us to the feet of the unknown. We ache there at the unknown, uncertainty too uncertain to hold well. Fear and worry rise as we seek answers to questions that dwell only in the unknown mystery. We experience an anticipatory grief as the heart sinks and the mind races. 

 I appreciate your company. Thank you for keeping it with me.

A deep bow,

~Kissiah

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Communication isn't always easy, but it's essential. So often people quiet themselves for fear of rocking the boat or what another might think, only to carry the burden of not being seen, heard, understood, or well loved. Without a foundation of communication, we can't expect to navigate rough waters, sensitive matters, or our feelings. We end up feeling frustrated, alone, and upset. We see this time and time again in a range of relationships, be that intimate, between parent and child, in friendships, or other "ships." 

Today we explore the importance of having a solid foundation of communication and the many ways it shapes our lives, or not, if we don't. We explore ourselves to understand how we do communicate and whether or not it's time to grow toward change.

As always, thank you for your presence.

A deep bow,

~Kissiah

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In this episode, we explore the layers of forgiveness, and how non-linear its path. I have found that it takes much effort and inquiry to arrive at a true integration of what needs to be reconciled and healed. Forgiveness, especially with matters of childhood trauma, often has many layers. Yet, when we remove the feeling of it being personal, and see clearly what is, it helps us take a step closer to releasing the hold and accessing compassion. From there forgiveness may be seen in the distance. We keep walking. Toward. 

A deep bow,

~Kissiah

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In this episode, we explore the gentle, powerful practice of bearing witness—listening with full presence, without the pressure to fix, advise, or take on someone else’s emotions. How wonderful it is to find yourself less overwhelmed and more grounded as a result. 

I appreciate your presence.

~Kissiah

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