The film Apollo 13 taught me how to survive heartbreak
After my engagement ended, I found myself repeatedly watching a movie about three astronauts trapped in a damaged spacecraft. It helped me see that sometimes the mere act of getting home is the success
TL;DR
- The author adopted the family motto "Failure is not an option," inspired by Apollo 13's flight director Gene Kranz.
- The film Apollo 13 is seen as a perfect movie for feeling overwhelmed, as it depicts a successful rescue mission.
- Mission Control, with its emphasis on teamwork, creativity, rationality, and respect for data, became a source of fascination and inspiration for the author.
- The author's personal crisis occurred in April 2025 when her relationship ended shortly before a performance.
- Instead of watching sad movies, she preferred Apollo 13 for its focus on survival and action, likening her experience to being in a 'Lunar Module' survival mode.
- Her friends and family acted as her 'Mission Control,' providing essential support to help her continue touring and prepare for the Edinburgh Fringe.
- The author now identifies with the Apollo 13 crew, seeing her survival and recovery as a successful landing after a rupture.