Today is Saturday, December 17th.

The holidays are meant to be spent with people we love,

but when a loved one isn't there anymore,

it can make the holiday season especially painful

for the people left behind.

And it can be hard to know what to say

when someone you care about is grieving.

So to help us all navigate this holiday season

with grace, even in the face of grief,

we're chatting with author and public speaker, Rebecca Sofer.

After losing both of her parents within just a few years,

Sofer co-founded Modern Loss.

It's an organization that offers encouraging

and meaningful content and community,

addressing the long arc of grief.

Her latest best-selling book is The Modern Loss Handbook,

an interactive guide to moving through grief

and building your resilience.

Welcome, welcome to The Newsworthy Special Edition Saturday,

when we sit down with a different expert or celebrity

every Saturday to talk about something in the news.

Don't forget to tune in every Monday through Friday

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