Episode 7: Healing Through Poetry: Reonda Thompson on Grief, Identity, and the Power of Words

In Episode 7 of In The Black Podcast, we welcome Reonda Thompson, a poet from Kansas City, Missouri, whose journey with words began at age 17, sparked by a tribute poem to her father.What started as a single act of expression became a lifelong practice of self-reflection and emotional release. Through poetry, Reonda explores the depths of grief, identity, love, and resilience. Her work is a raw and beautiful testament to what happens when we give ourselves permission to feel, and to speak.In this conversation, Reonda opens up about:Writing as a form of emotional healingHer first experience putting pain into wordsThe power of poetry to process trauma and joyHow creativity helps reclaim voice and identityWhy her stories are both personal and universal✨ Whether you're healing, creating, or learning to trust your voice, Reonda’s story will inspire you to put pen to paper, and heart into healing. 🎧📲 Follow Reonda:Instagram: @lovelyreonda📧 Contact: [email protected]📲 Follow ITB:@intheblackpassionproject