he long-term emotional impact of mass violence is often less visible than the immediate tragedy, yet it can be just as devastating. In December 2025, a former survivor of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School passed away after years of serious mental health challenges connected to the trauma of that event. His family shared that he had struggled deeply in the years following the attack, reminding the public that recovery from such experiences is rarely linear and does not end when headlines fade. His death has renewed conversations about the lasting psychological effects faced by survivors of large-scale violence.Continue reading…
