I just landed in Miami with my oldest for a mommy-daughter trip, and when I turned my phone on it blew up with notifications about the shooting (our elementary school is nearby). I want to scream, Iām so tired of living this way. East has long been considered the top public school in Denver, what the hell is happening???
There are no good words for this. I'm sorry. I too want to scream. I read the Guardian article about one of the last abortion providers in Arkansas this morning (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/22/alabama-last-abortion-doctor-leah-torres)... such violence being threatened against her. Any resistance to the anti-abortion/gun-toting mob results in more violence and threats. It feels so futile sometimes.
I work at an alternative high school. Last week we showed a video about an active shoter drill. I hated it. Their ads say kids feel safer if they've had a drill. Maybe so. I didn't ask them because I couldn't talk without crying. What are we doing? The local school board has parents showing up en masse to complain abut lgbtq policies. They are more worried about who's in the bathroom than they are about guns.
Oh , Meg . I heard about the shooting earlier. I am a full time (volunter) advocate with Moms Demand Action, a gun violence prevention org. If you , your friends or really anyone that is reading this need support , please let me know. Our survivor network has a plethora of resources.
We don't have to live this way. Holding you, your family, your community in the light.
I am so so sorry--for your kids, for all kids who are having to face such mindless violence and threats. It really feels like politics has always been broken but it is officially, out loud insane--that Rand Paul pic.... just no. The combination of school shootings with new bans on trans youth is just rage inducing.
Love you, Meg, and so appreciate your writing and sharing. Iām so sorry that all our children have to experience this. Support EveryTown, elect their candidates. Keep shouting till we lose our voices. And hold each other tight. ā¤ļø
I am so sorry you and your family (and countless others around our country) are going through this. I hear your pain and share your outrage. I will continue to stand as an ally and advocate for gun safety (and assault weapons ban).
I am so sorry this happened to you. We had a shooting at my daughterās high school this fall and the hour I spent without contact from her was terrifying. Itās exhausting and it sucks that this is our reality.
I feel a helpless sadness and rage that we have to beg for money for anything that HELPS end human suffering. Why are we like this? When does the misery end?
I just landed in Miami with my oldest for a mommy-daughter trip, and when I turned my phone on it blew up with notifications about the shooting (our elementary school is nearby). I want to scream, Iām so tired of living this way. East has long been considered the top public school in Denver, what the hell is happening???
There are no good words for this. I'm sorry. I too want to scream. I read the Guardian article about one of the last abortion providers in Arkansas this morning (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/22/alabama-last-abortion-doctor-leah-torres)... such violence being threatened against her. Any resistance to the anti-abortion/gun-toting mob results in more violence and threats. It feels so futile sometimes.
I work at an alternative high school. Last week we showed a video about an active shoter drill. I hated it. Their ads say kids feel safer if they've had a drill. Maybe so. I didn't ask them because I couldn't talk without crying. What are we doing? The local school board has parents showing up en masse to complain abut lgbtq policies. They are more worried about who's in the bathroom than they are about guns.
Oh , Meg . I heard about the shooting earlier. I am a full time (volunter) advocate with Moms Demand Action, a gun violence prevention org. If you , your friends or really anyone that is reading this need support , please let me know. Our survivor network has a plethora of resources.
We don't have to live this way. Holding you, your family, your community in the light.
I am so so sorry--for your kids, for all kids who are having to face such mindless violence and threats. It really feels like politics has always been broken but it is officially, out loud insane--that Rand Paul pic.... just no. The combination of school shootings with new bans on trans youth is just rage inducing.
Wish there was an IDDQD for real life. So tired of this game weāre just pawns in.
Glad she is home safe now! Hug her from all of us who worried!
Words fail. The horror of it all.
They only care about fetuses...once you're born, you are no longer a consideration.
Love you, Meg, and so appreciate your writing and sharing. Iām so sorry that all our children have to experience this. Support EveryTown, elect their candidates. Keep shouting till we lose our voices. And hold each other tight. ā¤ļø
I am so sorry you and your family (and countless others around our country) are going through this. I hear your pain and share your outrage. I will continue to stand as an ally and advocate for gun safety (and assault weapons ban).
Oh Meg! Love & strength to you all. We took a break to clean up our takeout in the midst of watching Till and thatās when I read this. Itās all too much. I am reconfirmed in my intentions to homeschool the twins, which feels so weird bc the only ppl I knew who homeschooled in my town growing up were ppl who believe the earth is 6k yes old and didnāt want their kids to learn that dinosaurs were real. But how can I have kept them safe for THESE 2yrs & 9mos only to send them to slaughter when they turn 5? ššā¤ļøāš©¹šŖš¼ššš¼
I am so sorry this happened to you. We had a shooting at my daughterās high school this fall and the hour I spent without contact from her was terrifying. Itās exhausting and it sucks that this is our reality.
When will it end?
I hope you are both - are all - OK today.
I feel a helpless sadness and rage that we have to beg for money for anything that HELPS end human suffering. Why are we like this? When does the misery end?