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Murder, trauma and a different kind of grief — what true crime pods often overlook
Murder, trauma and a different kind of grief — what true crime pods often overlook
Murder, trauma and a different kind of grief — what true crime pods often overlook
Saturday 29th July 2023
Patricia Harney shares her experience of traumatic grief after her boyfriend's murder, shedding light on what true crime stories often miss.
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Episode Overview
- Uncovering the intensified nature of grief from traumatic loss
- Exploring the impact of not knowing the details of the murder
- Advocating for reducing the stigma around discussing traumatic grief
- Highlighting the transformative power of validation and empathy
- Addressing the prevalence of prolonged grief disorder in traumatic loss
No matter what the circumstances are in which one person's life is taken by another person, that's always tragic. And all life has value.
When psychologist Patricia Harney lost her boyfriend to murder, she found herself grappling with a unique kind of grief that true crime podcasts rarely discuss. In this episode of 'All In The Mind', host Sana Khadar sits down with Patricia to explore the often overlooked emotional aftermath of traumatic loss. Patricia opens up about the intense feelings of anguish, terror, and shame that accompany such tragedies.
She explains how not knowing the details of her boyfriend's murder added another layer of pain, making her journey through grief even more complex. As a clinical psychologist and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, Patricia brings both personal and professional insights into the conversation. She highlights the importance of validation and empathy in the healing process, stressing how crucial it is for survivors to feel supported and understood.
The episode also touches on prolonged grief disorder, a condition that can affect those who've experienced traumatic loss. Patricia advocates for breaking the stigma around discussing this type of grief, encouraging a more open and compassionate dialogue. Whether you've been touched by traumatic loss or are simply interested in the human psyche, this episode offers a heartfelt and enlightening perspective on an often neglected aspect of true crime stories.