In this episode, Wynne Leon talks with Mari Sarkisian Wyatt about her book, Saving the Fourth Generation. This conversation explores the emotional and physical journey of infertility and the lengths to which individuals go to achieve parenthood. It delves into the obsession that can accompany the desire for a child and the unintended consequences that can arise, particularly in family dynamics. Mari shares personal experiences and insights, emphasizing resilience and the importance of pursuing goals while being mindful of their impact on loved ones.

Takeaways

• Mari decided to have a third child and spent the next six years enduring a series of unfortunate events.
• This is basically the story of what women and their partners are willing to go through.
• Mari's quest quickly became an obsession and she notes obsessions can hurt the people you love.
• Mari says if you just keep working toward your goal one step at a time, you might just succeed. Hopefully your family will forgive you.
• This is also a book about goals and obsessions.
• The message is about resilience and personal growth.

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Saving the Fourth Generation from Delphinium Press and on Barnes & Noble and Amazon