Four In the Morning
Grief is a Language ™ with John Onwuchekwa
Why “Sorry for Your Loss” Isn't Always What Someone Grieving Needs
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Why “Sorry for Your Loss” Isn't Always What Someone Grieving Needs

What do you say to someone who's grieving when no words seem right? In this segment of Grief Is A Language, John Onwuchekwa, Dave Barnes, and James Roberson explore why traditional condolences can fall short and how curiosity, storytelling, listening, and presence can create deeper connections through loss. From asking about the person who died to learning when silence matters more than advice, they reveal why comforting someone isn't about finding the perfect words—it's about making room for theirs.

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John Onwuchekwa 

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IG | @jawn_o

Grief is a Language™ is produced by EPYC Media Network 

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