Subrina Dhammi, a TV Journalist with WNYT, News Channel 13 in Albany, NY shares the deeply personal story of her difficult childhood and her estranged relationship with her parents.
In this episode of A Place of Yes, host Heather Straughter interviews Subrina Dhammi to explore the complexities of sharing stories of grief, loss, and tragedy on the news. Together, they discuss the weight of ambiguous grief and the struggle to find closure in relationships that are still unresolved.
Subrina discusses the emotional challenges of connecting with families during their darkest moments and how she strives to tell their stories with compassion and respect.
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