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Calm in Chaos

An excerpt from my book in progress

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Molly McCallum
Aug 11, 2025
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As promised to my paid subscribers, here is another excerpt from my book in progress. This is the prologue, and I do want to warn that it contains content about losing our two sweet dogs and our house to fire in 2017.

The book largely centers around loss and grief, and how moving through the hardest parts of life often gives way to the greatest gifts. I hope to convey that you can face the unimaginable and not only survive, but expand your appreciation for life and capacity for joy.

My best boys, Scooter and Scout

This first part is heavy, though, so if you don’t feel like diving in with your Monday morning coffee, I completely understand. I just feel compelled to share it today for some reason.

As always, I appreciate your support and welcome your comments and feedback. I’m currently about halfway through chapter six, which takes the reader through the years before the fire. Chapter seven will pick up where the prologue leaves off.

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