Susan Snow
Susan Snow is a Trauma Resilience Coach, Speaker, and Author. Susan is the daughter of slain Los Angeles Police Department Detective Thomas C Williams, who was killed in the line of duty on October 31, 1985, when she was 17 years old. The high-profile murder put her family in a spotlight no one asked for, traumatizing Susan and her family. After years of working through this trauma, sometimes more successful than others, Susan strives to help others. Susan’s book, “The Other Side of the Gun” tells her story from anguish and upheaval to peace and understanding. She gives insight and understanding into the experience of trauma survivors, fostering empathy and compassion.
About the Book:
The Other Side of the Gun/ My Journey from Trauma to Resiliency
On night 1985, Susan William’s life changed forever when her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C Williams, was ambushed and killed. This compelling story of Susan’s and her family’s loss and the road to recovery from trauma provided hope and practical guidance for others whose lives have been touched by violence and loss. Years passed and a second loss impacted Susan before she reclaimed her life, learned how to manage PTSD, and found a path to vulnerability with courage, loss without victim hood, and love with forgiveness.