As the nation marks one year since the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, our Dr. Nicole Cross is speaking with some of the parents of the shooting victims to find out how they are coping with grief and loss.
In some cases, survivors use advocacy to find meaning in their suffering, but it can also serve as a psychological distraction from the pain as some folks keep busy to avoid the weight of grief. Spectrum News National Mental Health Correspondent Dr. Nicole Cross learned more from Uvalde parent, Kimberly Mata Rubio.
Since losing Lexi, Rubio has honored her daughter’s life with action, even when it hurt; summoning strength from within to make her voice heard for Lexi. However, Dr. Cacciatore says the goal is to approach, process and ultimately integrate not only what the loss is, but perhaps more importantly, how someone is going to remain connected to this person who died."I feel like if I open that door, it'll just be flood gates," Rubio said.
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