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b'This week I am sharing the story of Miry Whitehill, a divorcee who founded the non-profit organization Miry\\u2019s List. During a painful time in her marriage, Miry found herself in a spot where she could help a refugee family who just arrived in the United States. Today, she shares how volunteering and starting Miry\\u2019s List filled her life with gratitude and love, which she had lost so long ago.\\xa0\\nMIry\\u2019s story is one of self-reflection, growth, and compassion - for herself, for her sons, and the community. At a pivotal moment in her life, she asked herself, \\u201cWhat if today I am going to see myself the way the world sees me and not the way one person sees me?\\u201d And that was the day Miry decided she was going to live life on her terms.\\xa0\\nShow Highlights\\n\\nWhy the refugee experience is not one built on informed consent. (12:18)\\n\\nThe survive, hive, and thrive phases of Miry\\u2019s List. (16:10)\\n\\nThe story of how Miry\\u2019s List began, her battle with Postpartum Depression, and her deteriorating marriage.\\xa0(18:27)\\n\\nTurning the idea of seeing divorce as a failure into realizing life in a bad marriage would be the failure. (38:51)\\n\\nHow Miry began to support herself - a former stay-at-home mom - after her divorce. (53:58)\\n\\nLearn More About Miry:In July 2016, Miry Whitehill founded Miry\\u2019s List, a nonprofit helping families resettling in America as refugees get the support they need to start over by connecting them with their new American neighbors. As Executive Director, she\\u2019s had the opportunity to learn about refugee resettlement through the eyes of the families we work with. She has spoken at universities, companies of all sizes, schools, and nonprofit organizations helping people learn about how the refugee resettlement system in America works, how it feels for families, and how they can help.\\xa0\\nShe is the mother of two boys and is passionate about helping people of all ages and abilities become better neighbors.\\xa0With a background in digital marketing and video advertising, Miry has a thorough understanding of digital and social media, how to create impact using crowdsourcing,\\xa0and how to turn your life\\u2019s passion into a movement.\\nResources & Links:\\nWorld Refugee Day\\nMiry\\u2019s List\\n The Ultimate Divorce Survival Guide\\n Should I Stay or Should I Go Facebook Group'