09/11/2025
My heart feels so heavy today.
September 11th is always a day of remembrance, grief, and reflection. And this year, it’s layered with even more tragedy. Another act of violence , another school shooting.
To be honest, I don’t agree with what they stood for in these recent events. But even when we differ, the loss of life through violence is still heartbreaking. A life lost is a tragedy.
It’s difficult to take in, and even harder to talk about with my children. These are conversations I wish no parent had to have.
As a therapist, I’m also hearing from clients who are afraid to send their children to school, worried about safety, and overwhelmed by the uncertainty of our world.
There are no easy answers. But what I do know is this:
✨ Our children need honest, age-appropriate conversations, not silence.
✨ They need us to validate their fears while showing them we can stay steady.
✨ And we all need space to grieve, without rushing past the pain.
To every parent (and every human) feeling the weight of these tragedies, you are not alone.
👉 If your heart feels heavy too, I’d love to hear: how are you taking care of yourself and your family right now?
