Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige14 Mai 2021

Zoe Holohan : As the Smoke Clears

Trigger warning : Tragic death, complex grief, severe injuries, PTSD.

This is my conversation with the incredible Zoe Holohan.

On the 23rd of July 2018, Zoe and her husband Brian were on their honeymoon when disaster struck. Wildfires swept through the seaside town of Mati in Greece where they were staying and claimed the lives of 102 people. She miraculously survived despite her extensive injuries, while Brian, unfortunately didn’t.

In this conversation we hear how she and Brian met, what a wonderful man he was, their beautiful wedding day and how her life changed forever just a few days later, on their honeymoon.

She also speaks about her Dad and the close friendship they had, and how his death 3 weeks after that terrible day in Greece was yet another trauma to have to come to terms with.

This was by far one of the most moving conversations I’ve ever had, and I am in awe of Zoe’s courage, strength and resilience.

Her book :

‘As the smoke clears : The inspirational true story of surviving Greece’s deadly wildfires, overcoming devastating loss and discovering a path to renewal.’

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