About this episode

Shavon shares her traumatic experience of discovering her mother's murder and discusses the long-term effects of losing a parent to violence.

Shavon was just 11 years old when she woke up to find her mother and her mother’s ex-boyfriend dead after a murder-suicide that unfolded while she slept in the next room. She shares the trauma of discovering the scene, the warning signs she now recognizes as an adult, and how losing her mother shaped every stage of her life.  Shavon and Chell discuss domestic violence, intimate partner homicide, childhood trauma, grief, PTSD, healing, family support, and the lifelong impact of losing a parent to violence. Shavon reflects on carrying her mother’s memory through adulthood, navigating profound loss after later losing her grandparents, and why sharing stories like hers can help others feel less alone. She also shares the powerful spoken-word poem she wrote about the night her life changed forever, honoring her mother’s memory while encouraging others to speak openly about trauma and survival.  Resources: Crisis Text Line 741741 Beyond the Monsters Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters   https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters   Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice…

People in this episode

Host: Chell Bane

Guest: Shavon

Topics covered

• domestic violence
• intimate partner homicide
• childhood trauma
• grief
• PTSD
• healing
• loss of a parent

Keywords

• murder-suicide
• domestic violence
• childhood trauma
• grief
• PTSD
• healing
• spoken-word poem

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crisis Text Line, Beyond the Monsters

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