Liisa Kovala's decision to document her father's Stutthof experiences at 84 became a catalyst for understanding deeper family wounds. This episode examines healing from historical trauma through storytelling and family legacy, highlighting Finnish resilience and women's vital roles.

Liisa walks through her research process, camp visit, and how fiction allowed her to process real events like Alzheimer's alongside wartime narratives. Sisu emerges as key—courage that begins where grit ends. The reflection leads to action: telling stories to honor the past and build better futures.

Evergreen wisdom for anyone carrying heavy histories.

Timestamps:

03:14 - Canadian winter realities

09:12 - University creative writing path

28:56 - Gender focus evolution in writing

40:19 - Eye-opening camp facts and nationali ...