Midlife can be fun and tiring…and also, sad and downright depressing at times. The mass shooting in Highland Park has left us feeling shaken, sad, and searching for answers while watching in amazement how the towns surrounding Highland Park have come together to offer solace as their community grapples with how to move forward from the unthinkable.

In Episode 7, we took a break from the original schedule of topics to discuss the Highland Park tragedies, which hit too close to home for Amy and Denyse, while also welcoming Julie Iser-Schneider, Licenced Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Amy’s sister as our “feelings” expert to ask her questions we’ve been hearing from concerned parents and community members.

Resources:

• I was at the Highland Park Parade, Trauma Resources for you and Me from our friends at Chicago North Shore Moms
• Tips from NorthShore Health
• Moms Demand Action - grassroots org built after the Sandy Hook tragedies to advocate for public safety with chapters in every state 
• Gun violence must stop. Here is what we can do to prevent more deaths.
• Gun Violence Prevention
• If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. Additionally, dial 988 (like 911) if you or someone you know is suicidal.