Episode 007: Trigger Warning

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Episode 007: Trigger Warning

The quiet town of Princeton was forever changed on a summer evening when Deputy Maria Gonzalez responded to a 911 call reporting an accidental shooting involving minors. As she arrived at the scene, she found a young boy lying motionless on the front lawn, having shot himself in the head while playing Russian Roulette with his friend. The harrowing sight haunted her for months and triggered a downward spiral of depression and PTSD.

Maria struggled to cope as she relived the tragic event over and over in her mind. She found herself withdrawing from her family and friends, unable to shake the overwhelming guilt and grief that consumed her. It wasn't until she sought out professional help and began focusing on her mental health that she started to see a glimmer of hope.

Through therapy and self-care, Maria slowly built up her resilience and found ways to manage her symptoms. She threw herself into educating the community about gun safety, determined to prevent another senseless tragedy like the one she witnessed. While the scars of that night would never fully heal, Maria emerged from the experience stronger and more compassionate, with a renewed sense of purpose in her role as a protector of her community.
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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Call to Action (00:02:41)

3. On Scene: Confronting Tragedy (00:06:14)

4. The Aftermath: Processing Trauma (00:12:15)

5. Coping With Trauma (00:27:19)

6. A Call for Your Story (00:29:43)