EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 56 MIN
Why Survivors of Homicide Need Their Own Support System
from True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy Podcast · host True Crime Connections
When Terry Garza was just 20 years old, her world was shattered. The father of her daughter went on a violent rampage, killing his mother, nearly killing his brother, and stealing a police car to flee. In the chaos that followed, Terry had to pick up the pieces — as a young single mom, survivor, and woman determined to turn her pain into purpose.In this raw and powerful conversation, Terry opens up about:✅ Surviving the trauma of homicide and rebuilding life afterward✅ Healing from denial, disassociation, and generational pain✅ How music and “shadow work” helped her rediscover who she was✅ Finding purpose through post-traumatic growth✅ Why survivors of homicide need their own support systems✅ The first-ever national conference for homicide survivorsThis episode reminds us that the healing journey isn’t about forgetting — it’s about finding meaning in what broke us, and using it to help others rise.How to connect:[email protected] Aftermath Conference: A National Gathering for Those Impacted by HomicideSeptember 11–13, 2026 | Gig Harbor, Washingtonhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-aftermath-conference-tickets-1645335074499Let’s Chat! Support the show🎙️ Want better interviews?Learn how to create conversations people actually remember 👉 https://tiffanierichards.com☕ Free Podcast Interview PlaybookQuestions that turn interviews into real conversations 👉 https://tiffanierichards.com/work-with-me🎙️ Follow the PodcastInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeconnectionspodcast/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeconnections📘 Self-Exploration Journal👉 https://a.co/d/05f5fRLb
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When Terry Garza was just 20 years old, her world was shattered. The father of her daughter went on a violent rampage, killing his mother, nearly killing his brother, and stealing a police car to flee. In the chaos that followed, Terry had to pick up the pieces — as a young single mom, survivor, and woman determined to turn her pain into purpose. In this raw and powerful conversation, Terry opens up about: ✅ Surviving the trauma of homicide and rebuilding life afterward ✅ Healing from denial...
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