EPISODE · Dec 16, 2023 · 19 MIN
Deep Reads: Their sons’ lives ended in gunfire. In grief, they found a second act.
from Post Reports · host The Washington Post
After about 10 weeks of coaching this summer, six women turned their experiences of motherhood, loss and empowerment into their biggest display yet: a play called “Turning Pain Into Purpose: Say My Son’s Name.” They had hoped if a broader audience could hear their stories, something in the community might change — no more mothers crying over dying sons.–This story is part of a collection of new, occasional bonus episodes you’ll be hearing from “Post Reports.” We’re calling these stories “Deep Reads” and they’re part of The Post’s commitment to immersive and narrative journalism.Today’s story was written and read by Jasmine Hilton.
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After losing their children to gun violence, these moms turned their ‘pain into purpose,’ performing in a play to empower and uplift other grieving women. This "Deep Reads" episode is part of a collection of new, occasional bonus episodes from “Post Reports.”
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Deep Reads: Their sons’ lives ended in gunfire. In grief, they found a second act.
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