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45. From Loss and Debt to Resilience and Purpose, Molly Shines Light on the Power of Self-Forgiveness, Laughter and Healing.
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Molly Stillman blended her painful past with a sense of humor in her memoir "If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry," tapping into our universal need for vulnerability and self-forgiveness.
Molly Stillman’s journey of facing multiple challenges, including the loss of her mother, financial struggles, and a career detour. Explore how she found resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
Molly candidly shared her experience of squandering a significant inheritance, accumulating credit card debt, and the lessons she learned from it.
Our conversation also turns to the profound connection as highlighted by a guest's serendipitous exchange with Kristin Hannah who not only did a forward on Molly's book, but also used Molly's mom Lynda Van Devanter's book Home Before Morning: The Story of an Army Nurse in Vietnam as research for her newest book called The Women.
Molly shares how her life was impacted as a result of her mom being in the Vietnam War as a young nurse, the lasting trauma that followed for both women, and how agent orange took havok on her mom's health.
We uncover the emotional toll of caring for an ill parent and the poor decisions made under the weight of sudden wealth, all while recognizing the healing potential of sharing these stories.
The journey towards self-forgiveness is difficult, yet it is through the freedom of releasing our burdens and finding common ground in our stories that we truly heal and grow.
Molly Stillman is a resilient, inspiring and vulnerable in hopes that it can bring healing to your own journey.
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Chapters
1. The Power of Vulnerability in Writing (00:00:00)
2. Connection With Kristen Hanna & Nurses (00:07:18)
3. Impact of Vietnam War on Women (00:13:23)
4. Journey Through Chronic Illness and Laughter (00:23:19)
5. Impact of Trauma on Relationships (00:33:22)
6. Caretaker's Journey Through Adversity (00:40:27)
7. Financial Windfall and Irresponsible Choices (00:45:35)
8. Forgiving Self and Finding Freedom (00:53:14)
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