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In this episode of Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay, acclaimed author Sue William Silverman joins host Zach Randles-Friedman to explore the powerful themes of trauma recovery, addiction healing, and emotional misdemeanors through the lens of flash nonfiction. Sue discusses her new book, Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader, sharing how writing personal essays transforms her past wounds into meaningful art. Listeners will hear about the complexities of upside-down love and the lifelong search for home and belonging. Additionally, Sue shares her unique healing journey involving her childhood fantasy father figure, Pat Boone, demonstrating how storytelling can foster connection and empowerment, especially among women. Tune in for an intimate conversation about resilience, creative expression, and emotional healing. 

Learn more about Sue: https://www.suewilliamsilverman.com/ Buy Sue's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sue-William-Silverman/author/B000APU4YM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1763688115&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8c831093-58c5-4d28-8db0-3aa0a6f8cbe0 

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