In the 70s when my best friend died, I didn’t know because it wasn’t talked about. This had a lifelong impact on me full of grief and reflection. This is why when Molly died I decided to let all her friends know what was happening and allow anyone who wanted to come and visit. Being open about the process was a way to heal a wound of the past.
Key Takeaways:
[1:55] My childhood best friend died and I didn’t know
[4:23] Walking to the funeral but not being allowed to go to the cemetery
[7:10] Reading the chapter of my book about Moira
[14:18] Seeing her gravestone for the first time decades later
[16:48] Death is still seen as taboo
[18:23] Finding out Moira died from the newspaper
[20:01] Being public versus private about your grief
[23:02] I hope my book resonates with a lot of people
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