Jessica Shannon, M.Div, BCC

Jessica Shannon, M.Div, BCC

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The Healing Power of Tears and Four Letter Words

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Jessica Shannon, M.Div, BCC
May 17, 2025
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For my entire career, people have apologized when they have cried* and sworn in front of me. Because of the latter, I actually catch myself apologizing if I let a four letter word slip out, even under the most understandable circumstances. The thing is, I think salty tears and language have their place, and they can be healing.

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