Mass shootings have become an accepted part of American life. @IsabelFattal and @stetyjohn talked to nearly a dozen people about their experiences. Heartbreaking, essential.
“The fact that I’m a survivor of a school shooting is not something he knows.” theatlantic.com/family/archive…
“The fact that I’m a survivor of a school shooting is not something he knows.” theatlantic.com/family/archive…
“I did just want to move on and get back to normal. But you can’t. These are things that will impact you for the rest of your life and will affect you.” theatlantic.com/family/archive…
“There’s a piece of me that feels anger: Why have we not been able to reverse this trend? Why is it getting worse? Why can’t we do something about it? Then there’s fear. What if we don’t figure it out?” theatlantic.com/family/archive…
“I feel fortunate that I have my life, and my daughter forgot that notebook.” theatlantic.com/family/archive…
“I sent my son to first grade, and I didn’t protect him... Five years later, I see these kids feeling like they have to take things into their own hands, to protect themselves.” theatlantic.com/family/archive…
“These kids have their own voice, and they experienced something horrific. The children that were there that day at Sandy Hook did not have the ability to communicate that; they weren't at the age where they could.” theatlantic.com/family/archive…
“Somehow the PA system in Sandy Hook was flipped on in the main office. Everybody in the school heard every single shot.” theatlantic.com/family/archive…
“I’m angry... they simply do not care. They have placed guns over life itself.” theatlantic.com/family/archive…
“You can’t imagine the pain and trauma and anguish that people are going through. And for them to see inaction as a response, for them to hear thoughts and prayers as the only answer, is infuriating.” theatlantic.com/family/archive…
