Persistence U with Lizbeth

Echoes of Maya: A Journey of Loss and Renewal with author Eleanor Vincent

Lizbeth Meredith Season 4 Episode 161
Facing the unthinkable loss of her teenaged daughter Maya, author Eleanor Vincent knew she had the ability to help another family save their loved one.What happened next became the memoir Swimming With Maya, the award winning memoir by Eleanor Vincent.You will learn:* Organ donation is a life-giving choice that may help some donor families in the healing process.* Writing about a lost loved one is another way of keeping a lost loved one close.*The benefits of writing don't necessitate publishing a story or book. Releasing pain to the page is one way of being unstuck emotionally.Eleanor's new book Disconnected will be available for preorder in August, 2024. Connect with her at eleanorvincent.comUseful linksHop on my email list at lameredith.comPieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now the Lifetime TV movie, Stolen By Their Father.Support the podcast at Patreon.com/LizbethMeredithCALL for ENTRIES to anthology Goodbye for Now, published by Word and Deed Press--All of us have lost someone dear to us—a grandparent, parent, sibling, spouse or partner, child, grandchild, uncle, aunt, cousin, friend, or pet. Because life does not end here and love continues after the body has passed away, Word & Deed Publishing is putting together a book of stories about saying goodbye to a loved one.We are looking for contributions that tell your story of life, love, loss, and how you said goodbye to your loved one. By sharing our stories, we connect with others, help heal our heartbreak, and know that we are not alone.✍️ Submission Guidelines:Length: 800–900 wordsInclude a photo of you with your loved oneNo need to be a strong writer; our experienced editors will support you throughout the publishing processIf you are interested in participating in this new book, please contact us at goodbyefornowbook2024@gmail.com.Let's come together to create a powerful anthology that honors our loved ones and supports one another in our grief.#GriefAndLoss #Anthology #CallForSubmissions #WritingCommunity #LifeLoveLoss #GoodbyeForNowBook #GriefJourney #HealingThroughWriting #ShareYourStory #SupportEachOther

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