291: Surviving Sandy Hook and The Lifelong Journey of Healing with Ella Seaver

Written By Alexa Ranger

Trigger Warning: discussion of mass shootings. In this powerful episode, I sit down with  Sandy Hook survivor, Ella Seaver, to discuss the lasting impact of gun violence on mental health, the importance of activism, and the need for change in gun laws. We explore her journey of healing, the challenges of leaving her supportive community for college, and how she's found purpose in pain through advocacy. This conversation sheds light on the often-overlooked mental health consequences of mass shootings and offers a unique perspective on gun violence from someone who experienced it firsthand.


Key Takeaway / Points:

  • The lasting mental health impact of surviving a mass shooting

  • Challenges of leaving a supportive community after experiencing trauma

  • The importance of therapy and mental health resources for survivors

  • How activism can provide purpose in pain and healing for survivors

  • The need for an assault weapon bans

  • The "spiderweb effect" of gun violence on families and communities

  • Ella’s journey towards healing and finding her voice

  • The role of therapy and grounding techniques in managing PTSD symptoms

  • The impact of "thoughts and prayers" versus actionable change




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Alexa Ranger
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