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 survivors
This 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.com
The Aftermath Conference: A National Gathering for Those Impacted by Homicide
September 11–13, 2026 | Gig Harbor, Washington
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