<a href="https://www.cyrasweetdumitru.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cyra Sweet Dumitru</a>, one of the four certified poetic medicine practitioners in Texas, has four acclaimed poetry collections and decades of experience guiding others through the transformative power of language. Her work is a lifeline for those navigating trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and spiritual wounding—and Cyra’s journey is as powerful as her poetry.At just sixteen, she experienced the devastating loss of her brother David to suicide—a tragedy that reshaped her life and became the heartbeat of her healing. In her new memoir,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/93249/9781647429522" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Words Make a Way Through Fire: Healing After My Brother’s Suicide</a>, Cyra shares how poetry helped her rebuild, reconnect, and reclaim her voice. She also offers practical ways to break the silence and stigma around suicide, explores the transcendent presence she calls “Voice,” which has guided her through both shadow and light, and, a special gift:&nbsp;During the interview, Cyra reads two profoundly moving poems from her memoir—each a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the redemptive power of creative expression. Whether you’re a writer, a seeker, or someone carrying quiet sorrow, this interview will surely touch your heart, stir your soul, and remind you of the power of language to heal what feels shattered.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:<ul><li>The healing power of words and poetic medicine.</li><li>The impact of witnessing a loved one's suicide and the journey of healing from trauma and grief.</li><li>How writing, especially poetry, can be a vital path for processing trauma and loss.</li><li>The concept of "Voice" as a source of spiritual guidance and its role in personal transformation.</li><li>The importance of therapeutic writing circles for adults facing trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety.</li><li>Practical ways to break the stigma around suicide and encourage open dialogue and support for affected families.</li><li>The distinction between prose and poetry in their healing capabilities.</li><li>The significance of finding joy in life through creative practices, when everything aligns for transformation.</li></ul>📚✨ Be among the first 10 to grab your copy of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/93249/9781647429522" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Words Make a Way Through Fire</a>!&nbsp;Send a screenshot of your purchase 📸 along with your name and mailing address ✉️ to <a href="mailto:leilani.fitzpatrick@sparkpointstudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">leilani.fitzpatrick@sparkpointstudio.com</a>, and you’ll receive Cyra’s special chapbook Elder Moon 🌙 as a gift!WATCH ON YOUTUBE: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHycA3Vq1RM&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Finding Spiritual Guidance Through Poetic Medicine</a>---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: <a href="https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w</a>Get the Paperback or Hard copy: <a href="https://amzn.to/3XrE995" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3XrE995</a>📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: <a href="https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5</a>🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: <a href="https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth</a>📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth</a>🎙️ Podcast & CommunityInspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: <a href="https://griefandrebirth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://griefandrebirth.com</a>📱 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg</a>🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening StoryWatch how the podcast began: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM</a>🎙️ Be a Podcast GuestHave a story or healing work to share?Apply Here: <a href="https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/</a>📰 NewsletterGet updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth</a>💖 Affiliate DisclaimerSome links may earn us a commission. 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