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As you tune in to my voice, Laura Mazelis, you'll ride the waves of a deeply personal transition that's both heart-wrenching and hopeful. I'm going it alone in this episode, sharing the raw edges of my life as my son Max and I close the door on a home brimming with memories of my late husband, Al. It's an intimate look into the courage it takes to let go of a past filled with love and laughter to tread the uncertain waters of a new beginning. Together, we navigate the complex dance of moving on, supported by the incredible community that's become our extended family.

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Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:17

Welcome back to Two Merry Widows and a Thrice-Divorce. This is Laura Mazzellas, and I'm flying solo this week, believe it or not. Bridge and Judy are very much still in the picture, but for the past couple of months I have taken new steps towards finding peace. These steps are probably the most difficult, and tonight I come to you in a very empty podcast room. I have only a mic and no headphones. There's a fresh coat of paint on the walls, the foam squares have been taken down and the on air light has been switched off and packed away. I'm actually behind on this podcast because of these wild new events.

Speaker 1: 0:53

And so here it is, max and I have come to the realization that it is time for us to move. After three long years of missing out, we've decided that we cannot step into this house every day to a place where Al dad is no longer here to greet us. Max and I know now that we need a new normal and by doing that we are taking the steps to help us heal. Max expressed his desire to repurchase the house someday, but for now, it has officially been sold to a deserving young couple. My dear sweet neighbors, please welcome them with open arms. I know that you will. I anticipate that it is really going to be difficult to walk away from this house for the last time.

Speaker 1: 1:35

Al and I made this a home for over 21 years. These walls hold so many precious memories. Max was born here and is the only home he has ever known, and he had the strength to come to me one day and tell me that he couldn't do it anymore. So we were moving and on that note, thank you to my neighborhood community. They have helped me through these dark times. You are the fixer of all my broken things the conjurer of meals, the surprise of chocolate-covered strawberries, notes of sentiment, the surprise of chocolate-covered strawberries, notes of sentiment, the kind wave and brief conversations have all meant a great deal to us. Thank you for everything. Max and I are going to miss you too.

Speaker 1: 2:19

And as for selling this house, in this day and age is bonkers Talk about adulting at its finest? I had it all together, and then I was standing right outside of my son's bedroom door talking to the house inspector, and then I realized that the painter painted over Max's growth chart that was on his bedroom doorframe. Let's just say I could have handled that a whole lot better. The house inspector I'm sure thinks I'm a loony tune, but oh well, in closing, max and I are ready for the next chapter. Stay tuned. In the next two weeks we will reconnect with Bridge and Judy and myself and continue with Two Merry Widows and Thrice Divorcee, because it's important. I know that it has helped me a great deal to connect with such great people whose hearts are bigger than mine. I love you, ladies, and to everyone else, I hope you