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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 17 MIN

A Motherless Daughter in "Wicked"

from Nurturing Words: Voices of Experience · host Motherless Daughters Ministry

Send us Fan MailSometimes, when you watch a movie or read someone’s story, there are parts of it you overlook. This episode features the experience of Sarah Lynn Wells, Podcast Administrator and blog writer, as she watches the movie “Wicked” with fresh eyes. She noticed, for the first time, that the main character, Elphaba, is also a motherless daughter. While not the focus of the story, it does shed some light on her and helps the author think about some things she’s wrestled with as well.The Motherless Daughters Ministry offers a variety of resources to support the mother loss journey.  Learn about our NEW Connections and Conversation Circles. For more information and access to our services, visit our website, https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/.  You are welcome to join our community.Podcast Episode highlights a blog by Dr. Mary Ellen Collins:    https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2025/04/09/when-the-storm-hits-comparing-tornadoes-to-the-loss-of-a-loved-one/What We Offer:                          https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/events/  https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/Donate to our ministry:          https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/ Get involved in our ministry:   https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/ Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you.  To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit our website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com  Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

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Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, when you watch a movie or read someone’s story, there are parts of it you overlook. This episode features the experience of Sarah Lynn Wells, Podcast Administrator and blog writer, as she watches the movie “Wicked” with fresh eyes. She noticed, for the first time, that the main character, Elphaba, is also a motherless daughter. While not the focus of the story, it does shed some light on her and helps the author think about some things she’s wrestled with as well. ...

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