Grace Through Grief; Susan Snow

Susan Snow is a Trauma Resilience Coach, Speaker, and Author. At 17, her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, was killed in the line of duty, thrusting her family into a painful public spotlight. After years of navigating the impact of that trauma, Susan now helps others build resilience. Her book, The Other Side of the Gun, shares her journey from grief to healing, offering insight into the trauma survivor’s experience and encouraging empathy, compassion, and hope. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info

• Website: https://susansnowspeaks.com/
• Book: The Other Side of the Gun: My Journey from Trauma to Resiliency by Susan Snow

Most Influential Person

• My Mother-In-Law

Effect on Emotions

• I think it's really important to give yourself grace. There were days when I was writing my book when I had nothing left.
• When you're feeling overwhelmed and you have nothing left, just give yourself some grace.

Thoughts on Breathing

• I do a lot of box breathing. I try to go out and stick my feet in the grass when I can.
• I will hug a tree, be one with nature, and be able to regulate my nervous system. 

Suggested Resources

• Book: Authors Brene Brown and Mel Robbins
• Book: The Other Side of the Gun: My Journey from Trauma to Resiliency by Susan Snow
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• App: Calm and Youtube

Bullying Story

• When you've gone through trauma, you do not realize you are being bullied. There is a part of being in the trauma where you feel like you deserve something.
• When people are bullies to you, you take it.
• Three weeks after my dad was killed, I went back to school. Most of the kids tiptoed around me.
• The first day I went back, I was sitting in class and this kid turned around to me and asked me how many bullets hit my dad. He was really graphic and he was saying it with a smile on his face.