True healing often begins at the intersection of survival and surrender, where the most profound losses force an opening for a deeper spiritual connection. Guest Jackie Rubio, author of From Murder to Messages: A Mother’s Journey Through Darkness to Light After Tragic Loss, joins the show to recount her harrowing journey through the murder of her son, Devin, and the systemic failures that followed. A recovering alcoholic who navigated years of childhood Trauma and addiction, Jackie transformed her unimaginable Grief into a lifeline of service through Reiki, quantum healing, and automatic writing. By sharing the unmistakable signs and channeled messages she received from Devin, she offers a fierce, authentic testament to the fact that Love does not vanish when life becomes unbearable. Her story stands as powerful proof that even when a soul is shattered by betrayal and loss, it is possible to rise again with a renewed connection to a light that transcends the hurt.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:

• How a mother navigated the devastating tragedy of her son’s murder and the subsequent loss of contact with her grandson.
• The role of the church and external stability in the life of a young man growing up in a chaotic home.
• How systemic legal failures and Mental Health struggles can complicate custody battles and lead to violent outcomes.
• The use of spiritual modalities like Reiki and quantum healing to provide peace during the “pure hell” of deep grief.
• The process of rebuilding a relationship with a child through sobriety and the healing that continues after they have passed.
• The concept of automatic writing as a tool for receiving channeled messages and guidance from the other side.

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