
The Idea of a Father: Intersections of Grief in Researching and Writing
Second life is a term many shooting survivors use to illustrate the ripple effects or the aftermath of gun violence. This means there is no going back. The life that existed prior to trauma fades as a new one slowly emerges, unfolding with each new day. Hearing their stories of healing, forgiveness, and resilience gave me hope that one day I’d be free from my own trauma, and my body might someday learn to live beyond fear, anger, and distress.
My empathy connected me to survivors on a deeper le
My empathy connected me to survivors on a deeper le