Finding Home After Trauma: Brendan T. Kelly on Writing, Healing & Hope

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What if sharing your story could help someone else heal?

In this episode of the Made to Make Podcast, veteran, author, and artist Brendan T. Kelly opens up about his journey from 22 years of military service to finding healing through writing and creativity. Together, we explore resilience, PTSD, vulnerability, and how storytelling can transform pain into purpose.

Whether you've faced trauma yourself or simply believe in the power of creativity to change lives, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen now and discover how art, honesty, and hope can help us find our way home.

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