Fear Cannot Control Us

My heart aches for the families effected by the tragedy in CT. Innocent children and educators losing their lives. I haven't listened to the news/media since Friday...until this morning when I turned the radio on while I was driving to work. All of the fear that was projected out of my speakers made my stomach turn. When I had read the stories on Friay, all I could think about was I want to comfort them. My natural reaction to any sort of tragedy is embrace those who are hurting. It is a feeling (I can even categorize it as an urge) to wrap my arms around them and let them know that they are loved, they are special and that they will be okay. It's not one of those weird Sheldon moments were I would say "oh, there, there" but it's a deep desire to help those who are hurting. I had studied psychology for a while, thinking it was my calling in life to become a therapist/counselor at one point in my life. I couldn't handle it after working in a psych hospital for 5 years. All of the negativity consumed me. I had to get out of that line of work or it would destroy me. The talk now is on gun control, mental illness and safety. I personally think that we need to all be held accountable for our actions. Every person is different and every person will react differently to a variety of situations. My opinion is that Americans are over-prescribed medications to help control their beings. I know that there are some serious mental illnesses that need to be treated but I think a lot of doctors today are happy to prescribe anyone anything. The world has become so busy that parents are not giving their own children the attention they deserve. We must do this to be able to get that...why don't you slow down & listen to your child for a moment?! Invest your time into your child. Encourage them. Spend quality time with them and feed them spiritually. Actions speak louder than words! Most people want to see their child succeed but part of their success comes from the love and support of their parents. I want my son to go far in life and I will be on the sidelines cheering him on throughout his life. I know this specific blog bounced from one thing to another but I don't care. My heart is hurting. I am grieving for people I don't even know. I agree with the media that something must be done....but placing fear into those who are listening is not the way to do it.