Leaving the Police at 21?! Navigating Loss & Finding Strength ft. Georgina | Get The Gist

This week on Get The Gist, Roz, Rí, and Princess sit down with the amazing Georgina a proud Yoruba woman, former police officer (at 21?!), and someone who has experienced both the highs and heartbreaks of life.We start with some lighter chats about driving tests, Ireland vs London chaos, and life in the police force but then move onto a deeply personal conversation that we are extremely grateful and honoured to hold space for.💛 Tammy’s StoryWith great sensitivity, Georgina opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her younger sister Tammy, who tragically passed away in 2025 after a violent incident involving a housemate with a history of domestic violence. Tammy had reported concerns multiple times but was failed by the systems meant to protect her.Georgina shares how this loss forever changed her — leaving her grieving both her sister and the version of herself that existed before. She now lives with intention, honouring Tammy’s spirit and carrying her “better half” energy forward. We are deeply thankful to Georgina for trusting us with such a personal and powerful story.This episode blend honesty, vulnerability, and strength — exactly what Get The Gist is all about.✨ Get The Gist — where we make the hard conversations easy.Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe for new episodes every week.🚨WE WANT YOUR DILEMMAS 🚨Is there something you want to get off your chest? We are here to listen! If it’s a vent, advice or a statement your GTG sisters are here to listen. Don’t worry it’s anonymous 🤫 ⬇️Hit play, laugh with us, learn something new, and don’t forget to subscribe.We loved recording this one — hope you love listening just as much! and tune in next week to Another WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION TO THE GIST✨Instagram: @Getthegistpodcast TikTok: @GetthegistpodcastTwitter: @gtgpodcastt_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.