In this fourth episode of our series on grief, The Bees are joined by Josiane who shares her experience of pregnancy loss and subsequent traumatic, life threatening childbirth experiences. We discuss the disparate treatment of Black women in the American health care system and the importance of advocating for yourself. Josiane also talks about the emotional toll of her experiences, where she found support, and how it shaped her outlook on motherhood and life in general.

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In the third epsiode of our grief series, The Bees are joined by Sidney Ngochi, who shares his experience of losing his wife suddenly. Sidney talks about his grieving process, the importance of family and community in navigating single parenthood, and offers valuable insights and advice for others who may be facing similar experiences.

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In the second episode in our series on grief, The Bees are joined by Ning Tendo, grief guide and dream researcher, and author of ⁠Death Song In Green⁠ . We share personal stories about our experiences with grief, and Ning discusses the impact of cultural rituals, and the importance of community in the grieving process. She shares how experiences in her life have shaped her and led to the work she currently does, from her childhood in Cameroon to her journey as an immigrant in America, and dealing with the most significant loss in her life.

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