Commune with Jeff Krasno
297. A Sandy Hook Mom on Choosing Love and Forgiveness
May 28, 2022 · 1 hr 43 min
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A mother turned the worst loss imaginable into a movement built on three words her son left behind.
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In this episode
- How grief can become a source of purpose rather than only pain
- What forgiveness actually looks like after unthinkable tragedy
- The story behind the Choose Love Movement and how it started
- Why a child's chalk note became the foundation for healing work
About this episode
Ten years ago, Scarlett Lewis’ 6-year-old son Jesse was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. In her grief, she stumbled on a note he had written in chalk shortly before his death: “nurturing, healing, and love.” These three words left behind by her son became fuel for her life’s work, the Choose Love Movement. In today’s show – updated from its original airing earlier this year – Jeff and Scarlett discuss how grief transforms us, and how healing is possible through practicing forgiveness. Learn more about the Choose Love Movement at chooselovemovement.org. Learn more about Commune at onecommune.com and connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.
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