And yet, it is so hard to know what to say and how to say it.
It is hard to be to present in our own bodies and in the presence of other bodies, as we navigate our reactions, thoughts, and emotions related to the violence occurring on our planet.
It is even harder to navigate when we are having these conversations with our children. Regardless of age, young people are struggling with how to, yet again in their short life spans, make sense of yet another global crisis.
Our young people need their adults to lean on. How do we make ourselves sturdy enough that we can be leaned into?
Ripple Effect Children’s Services will be hosting a weekly free drop in for adults looking for support and ideas about how to be with our children in these conversations.
Mondays at 1pm are reserved indefinitely in this virtual room: