What do you do when your spouse is diagnosed with a terminal illness only a year into your marriage? Jarie Bolander, author of, “Ride or Die: Loving Through Tragedy, A Husband’s Memoir,” offers a unique perspective when it comes to such a situation.
0:09 Introduction to today’s guest
1:55 Jarie and Jane’s story
9:02 Why write, “Ride or Die?”
14:40 How did you handle the stress of the situation?
17:17 Learning to ask for help
24:23 Tell us about your spiritual journey
30:36 The importance of a strong community
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