If this is too much I'll take it down.

[Williams3lw]

Wow this morning I heard gunshots behinds my house. Come to find out my friends 17 year old son was killed. Omg. I can not begin to explain how my emotions are so out of wack. I tried to get an emergency meeting with my therapist today couldn't. I just need some friends anything. Please please please

[Vonus5591]

what shock! Can’t you talk to police and get counselling from them?

[Vonus5591]

are you safe? Have they police arrested anyone?

[Vonus5591]

have you talked to the family?

[Vonus5591]

please put ‘Trigger Warning’ in your heading or before post

[Tracey0101]

I can't begin to imagine how you must be feeling with your emotions I'm here for you but don't know how to help you. Sorry what you are going through.

[Williams3lw]

Sorry they talked to the police. I didn't see who did it. The police came pretty fast. I just got out of a group. I'm here at at crisis center now

[Stilltrying2 in reply to Williams3lw]

I’m sorry to hear about your friend’s son, and I am sorry you have to go through this.

[hypercat54]

Hi so sorry to hear this. I remember you have been shot twice too. You must live in a very dodgy area.

Yes I think it would be good to put a trigger warning on. Oh and think about locking your post to this community only as well unless you want the post and all the replies to go viral.

To do this find your edit button.

[lovemydoggy]

I’m so sorry. It’s horrible and there are no words, but know I’m thinking of you and your son. 🩵

[Starrlight]

I’m so sorry that is awful for everyone involved. Take good care of yourself Williams.

[Williams3lw]

Thank you guys. I'm sorry for not being mindful of not locking and putting the warning. I really do not meant to put no one in abad place or harms way. Just needed my group family when I had no one is all. The mom is OK as a mother could be loosing a son. It is taking a toll on her. I can't imagine the sorry and heartache. Lord give the family your strength to live in your glory.

I am okay I have a hard time but looking at the circumstances I could be in her shoes. I am thankful for my kids and family being home safe. One security blanket for me beats a zero any day.

[secrets22]

Oh my word, that is terrible and so distressing for you.

[CL3V3R-G1RL]

I had applied originally but I decided to delete it because I did not like how it read back to me. So I'm trying again.

First, let me say my condolences to your friend's family. It is especially difficult to lose a child. Especially at such a tender age of 17.

And I can only imagine the stress that has caused you as well. It makes you question your own safety. Can you actually be safe in your own home which nobody should have that thought. Your home should be your sanctuary. And you should be feeling safe in your sanctuary. It's where you go to to leave the world behind.

And now that has been violated. By these gunshots and especially so early in the morning. It makes sense that it causes you great distress. And knowing now it cost someone's life. I wish I could tell you. I don't know what that is like. But having grown up been a city and in a bad neighborhood. I know what that is like. Unfortunately I know what it's all to like too. Well that I have just become accustomed to hearing gunshots, especially at night.

I'm hoping you were able to contact your therapist and talk to somebody. I know talking to somebody helps me.

I wish you peace and healing and safety 🫂❤️

[Williams3lw]

My therapist was paxk ed yesterday. I have a iop group today. Thank you.

[catsrock]

That is so horrible. I'm very sorry.

[Teaching]

Heartbreaking news. I wish you get help immediately because I know the feelings.

[worthytobeloved]

How awful for you, even more so because you knew the boy. I'm glad you felt you could share that with us, because with an awful shock like that, you need to talk to somebody. I hope you have supportive people around you, and that your therapist can help. I don't know whether this will help much, but health shops and pharmacies have a product called Bach Rescue Remedy which can be taken after a shock or severe stress. You take four drops on your tongue. Stay safe yourself - take care.