Former NFL linebacker Keith Mitchell shares how the passing of his father allowed him to fully grieve, but losing both parents in one year was unimaginable. He reflects on the voice of truth that his parents were for him.
The speaker shares their personal experience of dealing with trauma and the lifelong process of healing that they believe it requires.
The speaker expresses gratitude for people being able to express that they're not okay and rebuild together, encouraging not to pathologize life itself.
The healing journey involves going back to painful memories and creating meaning in a supportive, compassionate way towards one's younger self, with the help of a qualified type of support such as a therapist or counselor.
The speaker expresses how his emotions can easily spiral out of control, comparing it to the feeling of a mother losing her baby, going from a simple suggestion of going to San Francisco for dinner, to feeling overwhelmed and crazy.