Interviews - It Takes Us. Stories of Gun Violence | Joe Quint
Gun Violence Survivor. Domestic Abuse Survivor. Danyette.
"Gun violence takes a place in your heart because it builds fear."
"I would have been dead from my child's father."
"I'm no longer that hurt girl."
Gun Violence Witness. Eric.
"I can remember every gunshot patient I've seen."
"I don't know if I'll do it forever, but it's permanently shaped me."
"Gun violence is caused by a loss of connection to our humanity."
Gun Violence Survivor. School Shooting. Jackson.
"Once I know the kids are in a safe place - then I can break down."
"No one wants to see these children go through this trauma."
"It was the worst hour of my life."
Gun Violence Survivor. Domestic Violence Survivor. Jane.
"I'm not dying tonight."
"He's suicidal, and if he finds me, I'm dead."
"Choice is freedom."
"Mental and emotional scars are devastating."
Gun Violence Survivor Family. The Swanson Family.
Some days I wonder if I could have done more.
A part of all of us is gone.
Deshon was the baby of our family.
I have survived.