Unlikely Courage: Navigating Grief After My Fathers Murder

In this episode of Through the Trauma podcast, host Amber Larkins speaks with Alicia Johnson-Niles, an author and speaker who shares her profound journey of healing from childhood trauma after her father's murder. Alicia discusses the impact of grief on her childhood, the challenges of navigating trauma, and the importance of validating emotions in children. She emphasizes the role of therapy, the power of storytelling, and how turning pain into purpose can lead to healing. Alicia's insights provide hope and encouragement for those dealing with grief and trauma. Takeaways Alicia's father was murdered when she was two years old. Grief is often uncomfortable to talk about, especially for children. Children may feel embarrassed about their grief, even if they have no memories of the deceased. It's crucial for children to have a safe space to ask questions about their lost loved ones. Therapy can be a vital tool in processing grief and trauma. Facing fears can lead to healing and understanding. Sharing stories can help others feel validated and less alone in their grief. Grief can manifest in various ways, including anxiety and hypervigilance. Finding community and support is essential for healing. Turning pain into purpose can provide a sense of fulfillment and connection.  To Learn More about Alicia Johnson-Niles https://www.angelinarlington.com/ Book Mentioned in Episode  Letting Go by David R. Hawkins  To Learn More about Amber Larkins Listen to Other Episodes of Through The Trauma Podcast  On APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-trauma-podcast/id1673698956 ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mjPVR2JXTCJdE46dBvLKT?si=FHX9WJUbSdyhsKpIp66lNA ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@amberlarkinsempowerography?si=Q98M0qLPiE9zRA_w Follow us on Social Media Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/empowerographyfiles/  https://www.instagram.com/the_amber_larkins/  Facebook Fitography Files Business Page  Https://www.facebook.com/fitographyfiles/ Personal Page  https://www.facebook.com/amber.larkins.39/  YouTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@amberlarkinsempowerography  LINKED IN  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-larkins-43529986/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/Fitographyfiles TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@empowerography  Learn To Build Impactful Content Join Our Free Facebook Group  Empowering Content with a Purpose https://www.facebook.com/groups/663655081742018  Want to further your impact through content?  Get your free Content Strategy Session - BOOK HERE https://calendly.com/launchyourlegacy/content-consultation  Sound Bites "I have every right to miss my dad." "Grief doesn't mean someone has to die." "You deserve to have that love." Keywords grief, trauma, healing, childhood trauma, TAPS, loss, mental health, resilience, emotional support, storytelling