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Why listening is an act of grace

Why listening is an act of grace

Duncan Williams
Duncan Williams

Over the years, through my work in journalism and in helping to develop trauma recovery materials, I have come to appreciate something both simple and profound: the power of listening.

Time and again I have seen how giving someone space to speak – without interruption or judgement – can bring comfort, understanding and, at times, healing. We all long to be heard. When that happens, something within us often begins to mend.