Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#496 Best Of - Kristine Keese
#496 Best Of - Kristine Keese
#496 Best Of - Kristine Keese
Friday 17th July 2020
Holocaust survivor Kristine Keese discusses finding joy and resilience amidst trauma on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!Kristine Keese: From War-Torn Childhood to Joyful Resilience
I think the healthiest thing in the world is to is to distance yourself from them, not forever but temporarily, and to and to say, hey, with love, I have to detach from you because it's too painful for me to be around you and to see you in this, in this state where you're not willing to to help yourself or try something.
Picture a seven-year-old girl navigating the perilous streets of Nazi-occupied Warsaw. That's Kristine Keese's reality, and she opens up about it in this moving episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'. Host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Kristine, a Holocaust survivor, mother, teacher, and activist, to discuss her incredible journey of survival and the coping mechanisms that helped her find joy amidst unimaginable trauma.
Kristine's story isn't just about surviving the Holocaust; it's about the resilience and hope that can flourish even in the darkest times. She shares the special bond she formed with her mother, Eugenia Lubowski Krol, as they fled for their lives, and how these experiences shaped her views on motherhood and joy. Kristine's reflections are a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of finding joy in life's small moments.
Whether you're seeking inspiration or understanding, this episode offers a heartfelt glimpse into one woman's extraordinary journey.