
Jun 29, 2022, 10:18 AM
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Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701
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Originally Posted by unlived
That would have been scary hearing the gunshots and screams and I’d imagine you’d feel helpless too. When I was a teenager I had a group / gang of older males (I’m female) come after me while I was at school armed with knives. I was protected by some teachers but I think if I’d been in America those would probably have been guns and it would have turned out very differently. I’m glad they’re not so easy to get here but I’m sorry for the people who have to live with that fear.
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What a terrifying experience for you.
I lived in a ghetto for 7 years; shootings were literally an everyday occurrence, as were other forms of violence. Interestingly, there was also a very strong sense of community there.
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