Geology of the Heart

How do you honor a loved one while also moving on?

 
Murray Perdue (Photo by Jess Nelson)

Murray Perdue (Photo by Jess Nelson)

 

“I really did feel kind of obsessed with keeping his memory alive.”

— Jess Nelson

 

When we lose a loved one, we often experience competing emotions and urges. On the one hand, we cling desperately to memories and mementos; on the other hand, we strive to “move on.”

Balancing the two can be tough.

On this episode, journalist Matthew Schneeman brings us the story of a fatal accident, and of one woman’s efforts to preserve the memories of her fiancee.

It’s a story that takes us from the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone, and explores what it takes to remember someone, while still moving forward.

 
 

Jess Nelson

Jess Nelson, the woman featured in this episode, is a photographer specializing in family adventure portraits. You can see more of her work here and follow her on Instagram here.

 

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