Episode 16: From Tragedy to Wholeness: Exploring Grief, Guilt, and Healing Through Poetry with Cheryl Wilder
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In this episode, Melissa Hull sits down with poet and writer Cheryl Wilder, whose companion poetry books, Singing Riptide and her first full-length collection, chronicle her journey through the aftermath of a serious car accident.
Together, they explore the intertwined emotions of grief, guilt, and shame, and how Cheryl used poetry as a path toward emotional healing and reclaiming wholeness. This conversation expands the conversation about grief—showing how creative expression can illuminate the journey from pain to resilience.
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