Susan Snow: From Trauma to Resilience, Healing After PTSD

Susan Snow: From Trauma to Resilience, Healing After PTSDWhat does resilience actually look like when life changes in an instant?In this episode of Rising to Resilience, Sharon Hujik sits down with Susan Snow to share a powerful story of trauma, survival, and healing.At just 17 years old, Susan’s life was forever changed when her father, a Los Angeles police detective, was killed in a targeted act of violence. In the aftermath, she was left to navigate grief, fear, and overwhelming emotional pain; without the support or understanding she needed.For years, Susan lived in survival mode.She masked her pain, pushed forward, and tried to build a life while quietly struggling with panic attacks, depression, and undiagnosed PTSD.It wasn’t until years later — after a breaking point triggered by another traumatic event — that she finally found the right help, the right language, and the beginning of true healing.In this conversation, Sharon and Susan explore:What unresolved trauma looks like over timeHow PTSD can affect your life years after the initial eventThe impact of not being seen or understood in your painWhy the right support can change everythingPractical tools for regulating the nervous system and beginning healingWhat resilience really means after traumaSusan’s story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible — even after years of struggle — and that resilience is not about avoiding pain but learning how to live and grow through it.Connect with Susan SnowWebsite:https://susansnowspeaks.comLinkedIn: Susan SnowInstagram: Susan SnowAbout Rising to ResilienceRising to Resilience is a podcast featuring real stories of women who have faced adversity and found strength, clarity, and growth on the other side.If you’re looking for stories of resilience, healing, and overcoming hardship, follow the show and share this episode with someone who might need it.