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Stephanie Wittels Wachs: When Life Gives You Lemons
Feb 6, 2024
Stephanie Wittels Wachs, author of the memoir 'Everything is Horrible and Wonderful', joins Kate Bowler to discuss loving someone with addiction, grieving in public, and finding laughter in the worst moments. They explore the 6th stage of grief and the challenges of navigating life without a loved one.
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- Loving someone with addiction and navigating the challenges that come with it.
- The importance of humor in coping with grief, finding moments of levity, and connecting with others.
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The Tragic Comedy of Life
The episode explores the genre of tragic comedy, which combines elements of tragedy and comedy. It highlights how life can be a mix of absurdity, horror, wonder, and laughter. The speaker shares personal anecdotes, such as a relative falling into a grave and waking up from surgery wearing a slap bracelet, to illustrate the coexistence of joy and pain in life.
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