My new Homeworthy series Day of the Dinner celebrates the simple but powerful act of gathering around the table. In a time when many people feel disconnected, the show reminds us that community can begin with something as simple as opening your door and sharing a meal.

Eighteen months after losing my niece Anasia, I’m sharing the truth about grief, the habits that helped me rebuild my life, and the four principles that carried me forward: love, faith, gratitude, and forgiveness.