Teaching Values, Walking Brave: Lessons from Sacagawea

In this powerful Sendy Spotlight, Becky Brouwer honors the life and legacy of Sacagawea—an Indigenous Shoshone woman who turned deep trauma into courageous leadership. Kidnapped as a child, forced into marriage, and abused by her husband, Sacagawea nonetheless became an essential guide, interpreter, and peacemaker on the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition—all while carrying her infant son. Her quiet strength, resilience, and ability to choose dignity in the face of dehumanization mirror the remarkable journey of this week’s guest, Faith.

Becky draws inspiration from Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, inviting listeners to consider how personal choice, even amidst suffering, becomes a path to meaning and legacy. She also shares a passionate call to parents: pass on your values deliberately. Whether you're the first in your line to do so or following generations before you, you have the power to shape your family's future.

This episode is a heartfelt tribute to Sacagawea and a rallying cry to all Sendy Moms and Dads: teach with purpose. Lead with courage. Just send it.

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Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

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