Rebecca "Becky" Faye Smith Galli's life is marked by resilience despite profound losses. She faced significant challenges, including the death of her brother, her son's degenerative disease and death, her daughter's autism, a divorce, and her own paralysis from transverse myelitis. Despite these challenges, Becky has found strength and purpose through writing which led her to a writing career, authoring books and columns that inspire others with messages of love, loss, and healing. Becky's story highlights the importance of honesty, support systems, and finding positivity and purpose amidst adversity. Her career began with a column in the Baltimore Sun, which evolved into a prolific writing journey. She has authored books such as "Rethinking Possible" and "Morning Fuel," which reflect her belief that life can still be good despite difficult circumstances. Her column, "Thoughtful Thursdays," continues to inspire her readers with lessons on resilience and positivity.
What You Will Hear in This Episode:
02:21 Becky's Personal Story
02:37 Learning from Grief and Loss
04:55 The Power of Honesty and Support
08:06 Resilience and Positivity
12:49 The Mind-Body Connection
14:49 Writing Therapy
24:56 Memoir Writing Process
30:08 Future Writing and Closing Remarks
Quotes
"Sometimes the challenges that women face, no matter how significant, can lead to opening up new opportunities."
"Your grief is as unique as your fingerprint."
"Life can be good no matter what."
"You can act your way into a new way of thinking."
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