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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