My Son Took Someone's Life, I Now Help Change Youth Violence - Dunia Shafik

My Son Took Someone's Life, I Now Help Change Youth Violence - Dunia Shafik

Published: September 10, 2026

Duration: 56:18

Today's conversation is with a mother whose life changed in ways she could never have imagined. Her story takes us through unimaginable loss, grief, public judgement and the devastating impact of the criminal justice system on a family. 


But this isn't just a story about what happened, it's about what came after. Finding a way to keep going, turning pain into purpose, and using her own experience to support other families and young people. 


She's now doing incredible work helping people understand trauma, emotions, choices and the impact they can have on their li...