Healing America’s broken heart, one neighborhood at a time

Amid rising national anxiety and deepening disconnection, the Can We Talk… gatherings offer a powerful model for collective healing through honest conversation, shared grief, and emotional fellowship. Born out of tragedy in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and now replicated across the U.S., these community spaces create room for storytelling, reflection, and mutual support—reminding us that spiritual and emotional restoration begins with connection. True healing, the piece argues, is possible when we prioritize listening, vulnerability, and inner transformation.

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This article was published in Faith & Leadership on July 22, 2025, and was written by  Liz Walker.