Dr. Justin Elliott breaks down how murder impacts children and what families need to know to support them. Learn the warning signs to watch for, the difference between grief and trauma, what good support actually looks like, and why helping kids "return to normal" isn't the goal—healthy adaptation is.
RCMP Homicide Investigator Ferrah Yeager shares what families should know when navigating a homicide investigation. With 10 years in homicide investigation and 24 years in policing, Farrah breaks down what actually happens from the critical first hours through the long haul of court proceedings and historical cases. She covers the chaos of initial response, why families get asked to leave crime scenes, how the family liaison relationship works, and what gets in the way of investigations.
Host Abigail sits down with Lily, who shares her six-year journey with Victims of Homicide support group after losing her son. Lily opens up about that first meeting, where a fellow veteran member who promised "you'll laugh again" when it seemed impossible. This isn't about fixing the pain. It's about discovering that being less lonely makes all the difference.