Here is the problem:
There’s so much violence and shooting going on in the world that it’s making people numb. We don’t know what to do or how to have conversations especially when it comes to public shootings.
Sadly mass shootings have been common here in The United States. The shooting that took place in Uvalde, Texas at Robb Elementary School, leaves so many family and friends of the victims distraught. The survivors are dealing with this tragedy reliving the moments as it’s talked about on the news and other media outlets. There clearly needs to be a plan in place regarding gun laws and consequences for those who break them. Personally, I hope that I am wrong but I don’t know if there’s going to be a change in gun laws, as it appears the government talks around it and point fingers instead of taking accountability. How many more shootings are we going to deal with? How many families will have to continue to suffer as they rethink the last time they said bye to their loved ones?
It’s hard to know what to do as a parent, a lot of people on social media express their sympathy and condolences. As well as being afraid to drop their child off at school. This is a trying time and it seems as if we are living in a world where hurting is more common than healing.
So where do we go from here…
Understand the media will talk about this story a lot and if there are times when you cannot handle it, be sure to take a break, grant yourself some grace and provide yourself with some self-care.
Take a moment for yourself, no matter what that looks like, it’s okay to cry, process this tragedy with a loved one or most importantly talk to a therapist.
There is no way to prepare for a mass shooting no matter where you are, yet it is good to talk about understanding your enviornment and if you do not feel safe somewhere…leave if possible.
Surround yourself with support. They don’t have to have the answers but knowing there is someone you can lean on goes a long way.
Here’s a conversation starter:
How To Talk To Kids About School Shootings
Helping Children Cope With Frightening News
If you do not know where or how to find support understand that support changes all the time. Just because one person is in your life for a period of time does not mean they will always be there. They do not have to have the answers and honestly, support is just showing up and being dependable.
If you have challenges with having support understand that we provide that here. Be sure to check out our magazine and read about how others are dealing with stress and challenges that they are faced with in this world.
Our goal is to end the stigma and allow tough conversations to be had in homes, schools, and in our communities.
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