Holly DeIco-Smith
Storyteller who, as a 19-year-old studying abroad in France, recounts how a stranger's kindness (Madame Jouve) helped her overcome homesickness and led to a lasting friendship.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 4min
Holly Deiaco-Smith's Story
Holly DeIco-Smith, a storyteller who studied abroad in France at 19, recalls a stranger's kindness that turned homesickness into belonging. She describes waiting for a care package, getting lost at the post office, and being helped into a welcoming family routine. Short scenes focus on language barriers, a decisive act of help, and how that moment changed her approach to others.
