71. Update on My Grief Journey: True-Crime, Rage, and Justice
About the episode:
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:
If you or anyone you know is struggling, you can also reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 988.