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Elissa Bjeletich talks with Jamey about raising kids, finding a church, and losing her infant son
Manage episode 245574328 series 2364581
Elissa Bjeletich on having kids, writing books, and losing an infant
On being a podcaster
On treatment for daughter’s cleft palate
On being an author and speaker
On converting to Orthodox Christianity
“There is a lot to be said by just showing up.” - Jamey
On infant death
“Why would this happen? Why would God give you a gift like that and take it away?” - Elissa
“That was the worst period of my life, obviously. It was so dark and so hard.” - Elissa
Life as a frame tale
“These things can destroy us or they can make us stronger. And that’s not always entirely up to us, but for whatever part of it that is up to us, we have to choose that and actively take that path of growing stronger.” - Jamey
“Why not me?” - Elissa
Find her on: elissabjeletich.com
Royal Ruckus: @royalruckus @royalruckusofficial royalruckus.com
On the Unexpected Joy EP: http://song.link/unexpectedjoy
Adam Buxton Skit
"Gangsta Gangsta" (Clean) by NWA
70 episodes
Manage episode 245574328 series 2364581
Elissa Bjeletich on having kids, writing books, and losing an infant
On being a podcaster
On treatment for daughter’s cleft palate
On being an author and speaker
On converting to Orthodox Christianity
“There is a lot to be said by just showing up.” - Jamey
On infant death
“Why would this happen? Why would God give you a gift like that and take it away?” - Elissa
“That was the worst period of my life, obviously. It was so dark and so hard.” - Elissa
Life as a frame tale
“These things can destroy us or they can make us stronger. And that’s not always entirely up to us, but for whatever part of it that is up to us, we have to choose that and actively take that path of growing stronger.” - Jamey
“Why not me?” - Elissa
Find her on: elissabjeletich.com
Royal Ruckus: @royalruckus @royalruckusofficial royalruckus.com
On the Unexpected Joy EP: http://song.link/unexpectedjoy
Adam Buxton Skit
"Gangsta Gangsta" (Clean) by NWA
70 episodes
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