“I’m not violent; I don’t believe in killing people, but standing up for yourself, speaking out against injustice, is another form of vengeance.” ~Eva Gabrielsson It takes a village… Watch the news for a mere ten minutes, and you will become acutely aware of the ongoing violence in our world. Speak to any five people, […]
Do Not Normalize, Rationalize, or Justify Aggression
“Unless you are at risk of physical harm, violence is not okay, acceptable, or justified.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Seldom is a violent act all about one thing, but rather a conglomeration of many: uncontrolled anger, impulsiveness, fear, trauma, righteousness, cultural teachings, upbringing, and more. Similarly, the response to violence can take on many forms: silence, fear, […]
Another Mass Shooting: It’s Complicated
There have been 256 mass shootings to date in 2019 alone. In just this past week, there were two mass shootings in two days: one in El Paso, Texas and one in Dayton, Ohio. Combined, there were a total of 29 people killed and dozens more wounded. What is happening? There is a debate going […]
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