WATCH: Survivor Zoe Holohan on grief, beauty and rebuilding

On July 23, 2018, vicious wildfires tore through the seaside town of Mati, Greece, just off the coast of Athens, tragically taking the lives of 102 people. Among them was writer and speaker Zoe Holohan’s husband Brian O’Callaghan Westropp. Now, a best-selling author, motivational speaker and columnist, she chooses to share her powerful story, guiding others through grief and encouraging them to embrace vulnerability as their greatest strength. She’s learned to love her scars and champion her sensitive side. Read more here.

Videography by Dan Dunne, Photography by Daragh O’Neill

Zoe Holohan shares her story in partnership with Aveeno®, who seek to celebrate the beauty of sensitivity and vulnerability while demonstrating how these sensitive moments are what make us strong – even for those we consider to be the most resilient. Visit their website to learn more about this campaign.