Maddy Stolk, schrijver: ‘De derde generatie Indische mensen stelt de vragen die de tweede generatie niet durfde te stellen’
Summary
In this episode, host Maddy Stolk discusses her novels *Suda Laatma* and *Where We Always Were*, which explore her Indo-Dutch family history. She reflects on her mother’s hoarding, her father’s trauma, and the generational silence surrounding their past. Stolk explains how writing became a cathartic tool to process these complex dynamics and connect with the broader Indo community.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Maddy Stolk
Name confusion and career beginnings
Mother's hoarding and first book
Family dynamics and writing journey
Childhood escape through reading
Stressful home environment and minimalism
Life in Asia and finding balance
Writing the second book and family history
Health issues and friendships
Love, relationships, and future projects
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