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:aftermath.of.homicide@gmail.comThe Aftermath Conference: A National Gathering for Those Impacted by HomicideSeptember 11–13, 2026 | Gig Harbor, Washingtonhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-aftermath-conference-tickets-1645335074499Shoot me a text!Support the show10 Things About You: Self-Exploration Journal https://www.amazon.com/shop/truecrimeconnectionspodcast htpps://www.truecrimeconnections.comhttps://www.instagram.com/truecrimeconnectionspodcast/www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeconnections