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050 - Grief, Courage and the Will to Choose Love with Scarlett Lewis
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Scarlett Lewis is the founder of the Choose Love Movement, a global nonprofit dedicated to bringing social-emotional learning into schools, homes, and communities. Her son Jesse was just six years old when he was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School during the 2012 mass shooting. In the wake of unspeakable loss, Scarlett made a conscious decision not to let anger, bitterness, or hate define her future. Instead, she built something beautiful in Jesse’s name.
In this conversation, Scarlett opens up about who Jesse was—a brave, confident, dirt-covered little boy who radiated life. She shares what it was like to raise him, what she remembers from the day of the shooting, and how she found the strength to keep going. She also reveals the deeply personal signs, instincts, and spiritual moments that have helped her stay connected to Jesse even after his death.
Scarlett’s story is one of radical love, personal courage, and post-traumatic growth. It’s a story of presence, purpose, and the choices we make after everything falls apart. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to turn pain into power, this episode will stay with you.
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