Allicia Johnson Niles shares her experience of losing her father in the military at a young age, which had a heavy impact on her life. Allicia discusses the importance of openly addressing grief, her own journey to healing, and her groundbreaking revelation about her father’s untimely demise. Throughout this journey, Allicia emphasizes the importance of community support, such as the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and shares the profound impact it had on her healing process. Allicia also teases her upcoming book ‘Angel in Arlington’ where she digs deeper into these themes.
00:00 Introduction to podcast and Sponsor
01:41 Introduction to guest
02:14 Allicia shares her story
02:51 Revelation of unaddressed grief
04:15 Impact of loss on personal life
05:48 Insight into the grieving process
02:18 Discussion on validation and self-discovery
49:18 Unveiling the TAPS program
43:09 Closing message
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