The healing power of sisterhood shines brightly in this emotional episode as Natalie and Marissa read aloud the letters they've written to each other about navigating heartbreak. Their words capture not just the pain they witnessed each other endure, but the extraordinary strength and transformation that followed.

"You didn't just survive that heartbreak, you transformed through it," Natalie writes to her sister, acknowledging how Marissa rebuilt her life "piece by piece" after her dreams were shattered. Meanwhile, Marissa celebrates Natalie becoming "unbreakable" through her divorce journey, protecting her children while rediscovering her own voice and setting powerful boundaries.

What makes these letters particularly moving is the sisters' ability to recognize growth that might be invisible to the person experiencing it. They discuss the difference between merely surviving trauma versus truly thriving afterward – from Natalie's year of reading nearly 100 books as an escape mechanism to Marissa's journey from numbness to renewed joy in travel and experiences. 

The conversation evolves into a thoughtful exploration of healing timelines, with both sisters emphasizing that recovery isn't linear or immediate. "Give yourself grace," they advise listeners in similar situations, noting their own growth took years of intentional work. As they prepare to wrap up Season One with just two more episodes, this letter-writing exercise stands as perhaps their most vulnerable and therapeutic sharing yet.

Looking for a powerful healing practice? Consider writing a letter to yourself or someone who's witnessed your journey – you might be surprised at just how much weight it lifts from your shoulders.

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