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In this moving conversation, Brian D. Smith speaks with Kennerly Clay, author of Letters from East of Nowhere, about forgiveness, healing, and the stories we carry from childhood.

Kennerly reflects on growing up with an absent, alcoholic father and how decades of handwritten letters became a path toward understanding and compassion. Through writing and sobriety, she discovered that forgiveness isn’t about erasing the past — it’s about freeing yourself from it.

Episode Overview

  • Growing up with parental abandonment
  • Writing as a tool for healing and self-discovery
  • Forgiveness as an act of personal freedom
  • Rediscovering love through preserved letters
  • Turning personal pain into purpose

 

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Episode Overview

  • Kennerly’s journey from heavy drinking to long-term sobriety.
  • The importance of continuous spiritual and personal development.
  • Challenges of maintaining relationships with loved ones still struggling with addiction.
  • Daily practice of embodying recovery principles.
  • Sticking around for the miracle to happen.

“Stick around for the miracles; they’re coming.”

Ever wondered what it takes to stick around long enough for the miracle to happen in recovery? Kennerly Clay, a long-time sober individual, shares her journey on The Way Out Podcast. Hosted by Charlie and Jason, this episode dives into Kennerly’s early struggles with alcohol, the pivotal moments that led her to sobriety, and how she has managed to stay sober since September 24, 1990.

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Join us on “Conversations with Indie Authors” as your host, Brittani Starr, engages in a captivating dialogue with the talented Kennerly Clay, author of the compelling memoir, “Letters from East of Nowhere – Daddy’s Words to Live, Drink & Die By.”

Kennerly Clay’s story is a deeply personal exploration of life’s consequences when lived free of commitments, set against the backdrop of a turbulent era defined by wandering, music, and overindulgence. Inspired by the free-spirited lifestyle romanticized in Jack Kerouac’s iconic 1957 novel, “On the Road,” Kennerly’s father embarked on a journey that led to a lifetime marked by failed relationships, encounters with the law, and a relentless battle with alcoholism. Amidst the chaos of his life, one constant remained—the love for the written word, expressed through letters, poetry, and undying affection for his children.