In this heart-stirring episode of Widowed 2 Soon, host Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Lara Silverman, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney whose life was turned upside down by a rare, debilitating illness that forced her to leave her dream career and left her bedridden for years. Lara shares her journey with raw honesty—speaking candidly about wrestling with faith, despair, and identity, all while searching for God’s purpose in the midst of relentless pain.
The conversation takes an extraordinary turn as Lara recounts her miraculous love story with Matt, a fellow believer battling terminal cancer. Against all odds, their relationship blossomed in the shadow of suffering, leading to a powerful yet brief marriage that became a living testimony of joy and devotion even in the face of deep loss. After Matt’s passing, Lara’s story didn’t end—it transformed. She opens up about navigating the waves of grief, rediscovering her identity, and leaning on faith, community, and creativity to rebuild a life that still holds meaning and hope.
Through her memoir Singing Through Fire and her passion for music and comedy, Lara has transformed her suffering into a source of strength and encouragement for others walking through loss.
Whether you’re newly widowed or years into your journey, this conversation is rich with practical wisdom, spiritual encouragement, and the comforting reminder that you are not alone. As you listen to Lara’s story—from courtroom dreams to caregiving, from newlywed to widow—you’ll be reminded that healing, connection, and even new purpose are possible, right in the midst of life’s most difficult seasons.
Don’t miss this powerful story of faith, love, and perseverance.
To connect with Lara on social media and watch her comedy and music
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lara.palanjian.silverman
Instagram handle: @larapalanjian
Youtube at THE SILVERMAN SHOW: https://youtu.be/TDcUeQrbVZk
To buy Lara's Amazon No. 1 Bestselling memoir, Singing Through Fire: https://books2read.com/singingthroughfire
Watch the deeply moving movie trailer for Lara’s book here: https://youtu.be/TDcUeQrbVZk
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