Eileen O'Farrell Smith, Lifelong social justice advocate, remembers vomiting her First Communion host.

Tell Me What Happened
01/08/2020 15 min Temporada 1 Episodio 8
Eileen O'Farrell Smith, Lifelong social justice advocate, remembers vomiting her First Communion host.

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Lifelong social justice advocate Eileen O'Farrell Smith tells the story of her shame and humiliation at vomiting up the "Body of Christ" at her First Holy Communion. Eileen goes on to tell the audience the impact that "shameful" moment had on her throughout adult professional life.Tell Me What Happened features the music of Susan Salidor.Get Susan Salidor’s One Little Act of Kindness Children’s BookGet Susan Salidor’s I’ve Got Peace in My Fingers Children’s BookMore Information about other quality publications from our sponsor can be found on Sidelineinkpublishing.comThose interested in recording and saving your laughter for free and forever go to Laughsaver.com

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