In this deeply personal episode, I confront the heavy reality of sending my kids back to school amidst the growing threat of gun violence. 
 
The ever growing list of communities impacted by gun violence in schools demands a conversation. So in this episode we talk about how to manage those anxieties, prepare our children, and advocate for change. 
 
It’s an honest conversation about fear, safety, and finding ways to move forward — even when it feels like the world is falling apart.
 
Links
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Sources
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 <li><a href="https://www.edweek.org/leadership/school-shootings-this-year-how-many-and-where/2024/01" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">2024 School Shooting Statistics</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Gun Violence Archives | 2024 Mass Shootings</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/firearm-violence/data-research/facts-stats/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">CDC | Fast Facts: Firearm Injury and Death</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/the-impact-of-gun-violence-on-children-and-adolescents/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Impact of Gun Violence on Children and Adolescents</a></li>
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Being a mom is hard. It’s hard on a good day. Never mind the migraines, mental health struggles, unsupportive partners, demanding jobs, multiples and so much more. You’re not just being a mom. You’re a mom with [chronic pain] [anxiety] [stress] [depression]. Welcome! You’re not alone.