What happens when you lose a parent in the line of duty at 8 years old? Susan Snow, a trauma coach and resilience expert, shares her powerful story of losing her police officer father and how that tragedy shaped her life's work helping others overcome loss and trauma. In this deeply personal conversation on The SwagAbility Show, Susan reveals: How she processed grief as a child and what kids actually need after loss The moment she decided to honor her father's legacy Practical resilience skills anyone can use during difficult times Why trauma doesn't have to define your future How to support children and families facing sudden loss Whether you've experienced loss, work with grieving families, or want to build emotional resilience, this conversation offers hope, practical tools, and encouragement. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Introduction: Susan's Dad's Story of Service 1:42 – The Day Everything Changed: Losing Her Father 4:15 – Growing Up Without Her Father 7:03 – Honoring Her Dad's Legacy 10:28 – Grief, Resilience, and Finding Strength 13:55 – Encouragement for Others Facing Loss 16:30 – Closing Thoughts: Carrying Her Dad's Memory Forward ABOUT SUSAN SNOW: Susan Snow is a certified trauma coach, author, and speaker who specializes in helping individuals and families build resilience after loss. Her father, a police officer, died in the line of duty when she was just 8 years old. MORE FROM THE SWAGABILITY SHOW: Subscribe for weekly stories of resilience, disability awareness, caregiver support, and adaptive living: @SwagAbilityInc CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @SwagAbilityInc Facebook: @SwagAbility Website: https://swagability.com SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Help us create more content that encourages and equips people facing adversity: https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/donate-to-make-a-difference-in-a-life-today --- TOPICS & KEYWORDS: Trauma coach, grief recovery, losing a parent, police officer killed in line of duty, childhood grief, resilience training, overcoming loss, PTSD recovery, mental health, trauma healing, caregiver support, emotional strength, coping with death, family trauma, grief counseling #TraumaCoach #GriefRecovery #Resilience #MentalHealth #ChildhoodTrauma #PoliceFamilies #OvercomingLoss #SwagAbilityShow