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In this episode of EZ Conversations, Susan Snow shares her harrowing personal story. At 17, Susan's father, a Los Angeles police detective, was ambushed and murdered, a tragedy witnessed by her six-year-old brother. She recounts the emotional aftermath, the lack of PTSD awareness in 1985, and how she coped with a difficult family dynamic, including her mother's alcoholism and their strained relationship. Susan's healing journey led her to write a book, which became a tool for her recovery and a way to offer hope to others in similar situations. She emphasizes the importance of empathy, forgiveness, and maintaining one's peace while navigating personal trauma. Today, Susan is an author, speaker, and advocate for mental health, continuing to share her story to inspire and support others.\n\nSusan Snow is a keynote speaker and author. In 1985, her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, died in the line of duty. Susan chronicles her journey through the trauma she experienced following her father\u2019s death in The Other Side of the Gun, a book born out of her desire to heal herself and her mission to help others in their healing. As a speaker, Susan holds thoughtful and empowering workshops and keynote presentations and has appeared in several media outlets and public speaking forums.\n\nTimestamps:\n02:39\xa0Introduction and Welcome\n03:25\xa0Susan's Tragic Story\n04:30\xa0Dealing with Trauma and Lack of Support\n05:05\xa0The Night of the Incident\n06:27\xa0Support from Loved Ones\n07:54\xa0Details of the Killing\n12:49\xa0Impact on Susan's Brother\n14:34\xa0Susan's Healing Journey\n16:11\xa0Writing the Book\n28:43\xa0Forgiveness and Letting Go\n30:51\xa0Relationship with Mother\n43:48\xa0Father's Legacy and Final Thoughts\n47:36\xa0How to Connect with Susan\n\nSponsors of the Podcast:\n\nBetterHelp: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://betterhelp.com/ez10\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\xa0for 10% off your first month of therapy\n\nWeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans.\n\nAura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial\n\nPlunge: https://plunge.com/ez\n\nMint Mobile: \u2060https://trymintmobile.com/ez10\u2060 for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan\n\nWe Are Wild for 25% off your first order: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://zen.ai/EZ23\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\n\nIf you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that:\n\nInstagram\u2060\u2060:\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\n\u2060\u2060Facebook\u2060\u2060: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\nYouTube\u2060\u2060: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\nLinkedIn: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/\u2060\n\nPatreon: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060patreon.com/EzConversations\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\n\nOr find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1\u2060\u2060\u2060\nSubscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices