Uncorking A Story

“All love is risky. People die, they leave, they don’t listen to you—but you love them anyway.” — Virginia DeLuca When Virginia DeLuca’s husband unexpectedly walked out on their marriage in his 60s—claiming he wanted children—her gut reaction wasn’t just heartbreak. It was: If you must go, I wish you triplets. That quip became the title of her deeply honest and darkly humorous memoir. In this episode of Uncorking a Story, Virginia joins Mike Carlon to talk about grief, personal reinvention, writing as therapy, and why putting your story out into the world is an act of both courage and compassion. Key Themes: Writing is healing – Virginia began writing her memoir the moment her husband walked out, using it to make sense of her emotional shock. You can’t control others—only your reaction – A central theme in Virginia’s journey is the power of choosing your response when life veers off script. Grief is a lifelong relationship – Whether it’s a sibling lost decades ago or a recent heartbreak, grief evolve