Uranus: Transformational Trauma with Kristin Fontana

Uranus: Transformational Trauma with Kristin

For days, relentless rain had pounded the Santa Barbara area. Concerns were growing that the mountainside behind the Cantin’s family’s home was becoming unstable. Though their house wasn’t in the mandatory evacuation zone, the family had packed their cars and were prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. In the early hours of January 9, 2018, around 3:30am, the Cantin’s were jolted awake by the deafening roar of heavy rain hitting their metal roof. As they scrambled to evacuate, disaster struck when a massive 30-foot wave of mud and debris suddenly crashed into their living room with overwhelming force, sweeping the family – and their beloved dog – into a raging river of mud. Tragically, Dave, the father, and 17 – year old Jack were swept away to their death by the torrent. Both the mother and the daughter, who was 14 at the time,…