Hi friends! Today’s episode is quite different. Rather than an interview, this is me giving you a real-time update of my grief journey right after hearing some very important news about the man responsible for my friend Lauren’s death. This is sort of a Part 2 to episode 68 (My friend’s death is part of a True Crime. Can I talk about it?), though you don’t have to listen to that one for this one to make sense. I go into the crime in a bit more detail in this episode, so it could be triggering or upsetting.

TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault and rape.

Today I talk about:

• Gratuitous versus conscientious true crime

• The pursuit of justice

• The complexity of grief intertwined with rage

• Forgiveness is a personal journey

• Finding hope in justice

• What happens after justice? Where do I put my grief?  

Resources:

https://grief.com/resources/

If you or anyone you know is struggling, you can also reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 988.

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