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Have you given art a chance to help you grieve? For some people, art is much more than a coping mechanism; it is the only way out. 


In this episode, I'm joined by the incredibly inspiring author Barbara Bonsall (BB) Wood. After her young adulthood in Europe, Barbara settled in Virginia, earned a Ph.D., and won state, national, and international recognition as a highly successful biology teacher. She lost her father almost at the same time she was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, which impaired her dominant hand, forcing her to stop teaching. Many people would have seen that situation as a dead end, yet for Barbara, it was the complete opposite; it was the beginning of a beautiful story. 


Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about Barbara's extraordinary and inspiring grief story, her ability to resignify and transform setbacks into daunting challenges, and how she turned audio tapes recorded by her later father about his experiences as a World War II prisoner and his experiences as an Olympic gymnast into the book: \"The Violent Years.\"

Additionally, Barbara shares some of her favorite stories about her father, talks about how writing and drawing saved her, shares her thoughts on relying on our families to heal, and much more. 


Tune in and listen to episode 198 of Grief and Happiness and be inspired by Barbara's incredible story of resilience, hope, and healing. 


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