Scott Stewart
Forgiveness After Murder, Trauma, and Grief Recovery with Scott Stewart
DESCRIPTION:
In this powerful Episode 66 of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, host Nick Gaylord sits down with speaker and author Scott Stewart, whose father murdered his mother when Scott was just 22 years old. Scott shares the harrowing story of growing up in an abusive household, the night that changed everything, and the long road through traumatic grief and complex loss. Together, Nick and Scott explore the true meaning of forgiveness—what it is, what it is not, and why it is essential for healing. This conversation unpacks grief after violence, generational trauma, therapy, faith, and the daily work of choosing release over resentment. Scott explains why forgiveness is not about letting someone off the hook, forgetting what happened, or reconciling with unsafe people. This episode offers honest insight, practical tools, and deep compassion for anyone carrying unresolved grief, anger, or trauma.
WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:
People navigating traumatic grief, complicated loss, family violence, or struggling with forgiveness after profound betrayal.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:
A grounded, real-world framework for understanding grief, trauma recovery, and forgiveness without minimizing pain or excusing harm.
THIS EPISODE ANSWERS:
How do you forgive someone who committed murder?
What does forgiveness really mean in grief and trauma recovery?
Can you heal from violent loss without forgetting what happened?
Why does unresolved grief turn into anger, bitterness, or resentment?
How do you break cycles of abuse and generational trauma?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Forgiveness is for the survivor, not the offender
Forgiveness does not erase consequences or require reconciliation
Healing grief requires feeling, not suppressing, painful emotions
Forgiveness is often a repeated, intentional practice—not a one-time event
Breaking generational trauma starts with conscious healing work
IMPORTANT LINKS:
If you want to follow Scott’s brilliant career as a public speaker or reach out to him directly:
Website: https://www.scottstewartspeaking.com/
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