Leticia Yuzefpolsky: Trauma, Hope and Healing




Change You Choose show

Summary: Leticia Yuzefpolsky has faced a devastating trauma abyss: On Christmas Eve 2008 her parents, siblings and other family members were murdered right before her eyes. In her own words she says she knew, I have a choice here to allow this to take me down.... or be that strong example.... and gather my thoughts and feelings for what to do next. A survivor success story of the finest degree, Leticia's open honesty about healing and moving forward offers anyone a glimpse into how-to actions that bring a sense of groundedness, focus, purpose and action. In our conversation Leticia and I covered: How trauma changed her; the difference before and after Answering the question, "Who am I now?" Tapping into a sense of knowing How to face fear and what to do about it Leticia Yuzefpolsky exemplifies how hope and faith can transcend even the worst tragedies. On Christmas Eve 2008 she lost her parents, 4 siblings, and several other family members to a mass homicide.  As she has traveled a road of recovery from unimaginable loss and trauma, many people have found inspiration in her unquenchable spirit. Even before the tragedy, Leticia wanted to help people. Now, she is determined to use her personal tragedy to encourage others. Her positive spirit and manner of connecting with people encourages them to move forward through their own life struggles. She is currently working on a book about her own healing and journey of hope. To learn more about Leticia and her personal story go to LeticiasHope.com.