Healing Together: Valerie Silveira and Her Son Sean on Overcoming Grief
It's true, we can have a big old hole, we can have cracks and breaks and everything, and we can still find joy and happiness and laughter and love
Grief can be a heavy burden, but in this heartfelt episode of 'Warriors in Hope', Valerie Silveira and her son, Sean, open up about their journey through the pain of losing Jamie, Valerie's daughter and Sean's sister. This candid discussion offers a rare glimpse into their raw emotions and the steps they've taken to find joy again.
Valerie talks about the delicate balance of honoring Jamie's memory while still embracing happiness, and Sean shares his own struggles with significant dates and how he has turned them into moments of celebration rather than sorrow. They both emphasize the importance of keeping a loved one's memory alive in a healthy way. Valerie also touches on her work as a trauma disruptor, explaining how she helps others rewire their brains for happiness despite life's hardships.
This episode is a touching reminder that healing is possible and that joy can coexist with grief.