Terra Newell: The Aftermath of Ending A Life In Self-Defense

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Collier Landry

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🗓️ 8 April 2022

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

How do you move past taking the life of another human being, even when it is in self-defense? How do you cope with Survivor Shaming? What does moving past guilt & shame look like in the public eye? In last week's episode (Moving Past Murder - Episode #31), an interview with survivor Terra Newell, many of my audience members were left with a few unanswered questions after hearing Terra's story. Specifically, how Terra was able to move past ending the life of John Meehan, AKA “Dirty John." How do you deal with the public's scrutiny, moving past your guilt and shame, and the almighty "Survivor Shaming" from a self-righteous public audience? I recently met Terra in person this past weekend, and she was more than to share more of her journey toward healing and recovery. Episode highlights... •Coping with PTSD and the double trauma when someone tries to take your life and you take theirs in self-defense. •Dealing with "Survivor Shaming". Please enjoy this follow-up interview of Moving Past Murder with Terra Newell. YouTube link to the episode: https://youtu.be/OwyU6-hFQ3A Ways You Can Support this Podcast: ➡️ Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/collierlandry ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collierlandry?sub_confirmation=1 ➡️ Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/collier-landry ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collierlandry ➡️ Merch Store: https://www.collierlandry.com/store ➡️ Shop Using My Amazon Affiliate Link (It's FREE!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/collierlandry ➡️ Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FH1VW897OG84 ➡️ Social Media links: https://collierlandry.com/links Collier's Live Schedule: Instagram: Tuesday 2 pm ET / 11 am PT YouTube/@collierlandry: Wednesdays & Sundays 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath. •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/ Disclaimer: This content is based on public news sites, interviews, court documents, Facebook groups, and news segments. All quoted statements are considered alleged unless confirmed. The views expressed are my own and may not reflect any organization. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. This content is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for support. I do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and am not liable for errors or damages. Verify facts independently. All information is provided as-is and is subject to change. #truestory #mentalhealth #traumarecovery *This podcast contains colorful language that some of our listeners might consider NSFW...even when working from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Well, first had to have those days where I have those messages and you cry the whole day
0:07.4	because people sing, you know, people can be mean and send terrible messages.
0:13.4	Like I've had people tell me that I should be rotting in jail right now.
0:17.5	And I'm like, I went and I cried about that.
0:20.0	But later, you kind of have to realize that, well, and I go through a lot of therapy too. And, you know, having a therapist helps. But deciphering from the good and the bad and realizing that the good overlaps the bad a hundred times, even though in that moment
0:42.0	that bad may seem like it's overlapping.
0:49.5	Testimony continued today in the most notorious criminal trial in Richland County history.
0:55.0	Dr. John Boyle is accused of killing his wife, Maureen, and burying her body in the basement of his new home in Erie, Pennsylvania.
1:00.0	The 12-year-old son finally took the stand.
1:03.0	As I heard a scream, I heard a thud. It was about this loud.
1:07.0	When I was 12 years old, my testimony sent my father to prison for murdering my mother.
1:15.0	This podcast serves as a type of therapy and reconciliation for myself,
1:19.5	and it is my hope that it helps anyone who has experienced deception, betrayal, and dark trauma.
1:25.3	I'm Collierlandry, and this is Moving Past Murder.
1:32.7	So as many of you reached out, you were curious to hear more of Tara Newell's story. So and
1:39.8	sort of the part two of our interview is how did Tara move past murder or move past ending John Mehan's life?
1:47.8	And so she's going to share some very unique perspectives and what her relationship is like now with her with his daughters and her family.
1:56.0	And what was sort of the the aftermath of all of this.
2:00.7	So I'm pleased to welcome back to the program, Tara Newell.
2:04.9	So Tara, it's so great to have you back on the program. Thank you for agreeing to come back and
2:10.6	sort of share your process with us. And I just met you last night, which was really cool. You did this
2:16.4	true crime meetup that you invited me to.
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