On this powerful episode of The Healing Version, Deborah sits down with author, speaker, and trauma resiliency coach Susan Snow, whose life changed forever on Halloween night in 1985 when her father, an LAPD detective, was ambushed and killed in the line of duty. What followed was decades of navigating grief, PTSD, emotional masking, and ultimately discovering the path to healing.
Susan shares the heartbreaking reality of losing her father at just 17 years old, the lack of mental health resources available at the time, and how years of untreated trauma impacted every area of her life. She also opens up about finding the right trauma therapist, learning that healing is possible, and reclaiming her power through forgiveness, resilience, and purpose.
This conversation is a reminder that no matter what you’ve survived, you are not defined by your trauma—and you are never alone.
In This Episode:
- Susan’s heartbreaking story of losing her father in a targeted assassination
- Living with undiagnosed PTSD for over a decade
- Why finding the right therapist can change your life
- The emotional masks we wear after trauma
- Childhood grief and the importance of being seen
- Healing from trauma without letting it define you
- Forgiveness as a path to freedom
- Taking your power back and choosing resilience
Memorable Quote: “You are not a hostage to your trauma.”
Connect with Susan Snow
📖 Book: The Other Side of the Gun: My Journey from Trauma to Resiliency (available in paperback, Kindle, and Audible)
🌐 Website: susansnowspeaks.com
Susan also offers free 40-minute discovery calls for those interested in trauma resiliency coaching.
