How Are you Coping With The Recent Acts of Violence?

By Marcus Stallworth, LMSW

As I sit down to write this article, I cannot help but experience a multitude of emotions: frustration, anger, and empathy rapidly vacillate in my mind. As I reflect on the recent unprovoked acts of violence that has taken place in the last two weeks, it is difficult to sit in a place of optimism.

In Buffalo, NY. we witnessed the targeted assassination of 10 individuals, in a supermarket, who’s singular reason they were shot and killed with because of the color of their skin. In Uvalde, Texas, 19 children (pictured above) lost their lives in what is supposed to be one of the places adults can leave their children-school.

Why do these incidences keep happening? Who is at fault? What is the motive? More importantly, what is the solution? Some people show their disdain for these senseless acts by calling for stronger laws surrounding gun access and availability to firearms. Others voice their opinion on the antiquated and systemic way persons struggling with mental health are identified and supported.

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