An 11-year-old girl played dead before escaping after 5 family members were killed at their Washington state home
The heart-wrenching story of the 11-year-old girl who played dead to escape after five family members were killed in their Washington state home haunts me. The sheer courage required to endure such unimaginable tragedy is awe-inspiring, yet it emphasizes the cruelty that some individuals can inflict on those they are supposed to love. The girl’s instinct to survive, despite the horrific circumstances surrounding her, reflects a strength that is both admirable and profoundly sad. How does one process the knowledge that the perpetrator of such horror is not just a stranger but a family member? This tragedy encapsulates a myriad of issues, including mental health, domestic safety, familial bonds gone awry, and gun access.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker