Send us a textHow do you heal after being abandoned by the person who is supposed to love you most in the world? This week's guest, author Ronit Plank, shares her story of being raised in a kibbutz in Israel, moving to the United States, losing her father in divorce, and then losing her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh as a young child. Ronit's story is a story of resilience, reconciliation, forgiveness, and the incredible power of love.Ronit Palnk is a writer, editor, and speaker whose work has been featured in The Rumpus, The Atlantic, The Iowa Review, American Literary Review, The New York Times, Writer’s Digest and elsewhere. When She Comes Back, her memoir about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in both the 2021 Best Book Awards and the 2021 Book of the Year Award. She has been nominated for both the Pushcart Prize and The Best of the Net and her short story collection Home Is A Made-Up Place won Hidden River Arts’ 2020 Eludia Award and will be published in 2022. She is creative nonfiction editor at The Citron Review and lives in Seattle with her family.You can find Ronit:Instagram: @ronitplankFacebook: Ronit PlankWebsite: www.ronitplank.comRonit's Memoir: When She Comes BackRonit's Podcast: And Then Everything ChangedPlease share this episode with a friend who would be inspired by Ronit's capacity for love & forgiveness.Would you like a signed copy of Ronit's Book? DM me about this episode! We will be choosing one lucky listener to get a copy of the book!Let me know what you thought of this episode:DM me on Instagram: @tiphanyKane Come visit my website: www.tiphanykane.comGet your #Selflove merchandise  Support the showI want to hear from you!Support & Subscribe- your support helps me to keep making this podcast! Become a supporter and I will shout out a thank you on my next episode!DM me on IG @tiphanykaneLeave Tiphany a Voice Message to have a spotlight on the podcastProduced & Edited by: KaSa Media Productions