Survivors Empowered
@survivorsempowered.bsky.social
Survivors Empowered is a nationally prominent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization directly supporting and educating gun violence survivors, including the family and friends of shooting victims, as well as shooting survivors themselves.
Jessi’s Messages honors Jessica “Jessi” Redfield Ghawi and carries comfort forward when words are hard to find. Your donation supports survivors and families impacted by gun violence. $50+ gifts receive an 8-card Comfort Set. survivorsempowered.networkforgood.com/projects/304... #FromHealingToAction
Turn Grief Into Support — For Someone Else's Hardest Day
Give $50 or more and receive our Comfort Set — 8 remembrance and support cards, hand-packed and mailed as our thank-you. On July 20, 2012, Jessica "Jessi" Redfield Ghawi was one of twelve people murde...
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September 28, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Jessi’s Messages honors Jessica “Jessi” Redfield Ghawi and carries comfort forward when words are hard to find. Your donation supports survivors and families impacted by gun violence. $50+ gifts receive an 8-card Comfort Set. survivorsempowered.networkforgood.com/projects/304... #FromHealingToAction
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. At Survivors Empowered, we remember those who have died, support people who are struggling, and strengthen our commitment to helping survivors.
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Firearms Have Become the Leading Method of Suicide Among Women, With Black Women Experiencing the Largest Increase - Survivors Empowered
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. At Survivors Empowered, we remember those who have died, support people who are struggling, and strengthen our commitment to helping survivors. Firearm...
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September 26, 2026 at 2:26 PM
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. At Survivors Empowered, we remember those who have died, support people who are struggling, and strengthen our commitment to helping survivors.
Learn more: survivorsempowered.org/firearms-hav...
Learn more: survivorsempowered.org/firearms-hav...
Turn grief into support for someone else’s hardest day. Help fund survivor support, education, and advocacy. Give $50+ to Survivors Empowered and receive an 8-card Comfort Set from Jessi’s Messages (hand-packed + mailed).
survivorsempowered.networkforgood.com/projects/304...
#FromHealingToAction
survivorsempowered.networkforgood.com/projects/304...
#FromHealingToAction
Turn Grief Into Support — For Someone Else's Hardest Day
Give $50 or more and receive our Comfort Set — 8 remembrance and support cards, hand-packed and mailed as our thank-you. On July 20, 2012, Jessica "Jessi" Redfield Ghawi was one of twelve people murde...
survivorsempowered.networkforgood.com
September 24, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Turn grief into support for someone else’s hardest day. Help fund survivor support, education, and advocacy. Give $50+ to Survivors Empowered and receive an 8-card Comfort Set from Jessi’s Messages (hand-packed + mailed).
survivorsempowered.networkforgood.com/projects/304...
#FromHealingToAction
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#FromHealingToAction
From Sandy Phillips, co-founder of Survivors Empowered: the Banana Split technique, a grounding trick when trauma replays. #mentalhealthmatters #mindfulnessworks
September 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM
From Sandy Phillips, co-founder of Survivors Empowered: the Banana Split technique, a grounding trick when trauma replays. #mentalhealthmatters #mindfulnessworks
After a violent or traumatic event, shock can affect both the body and the brain leaving you confused, disconnected, unable to concentrate, or overwhelmed.
Shock is a normal reaction to an abnormal event. Here's how to support yourself or someone you care about.
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Shock is a normal reaction to an abnormal event. Here's how to support yourself or someone you care about.
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September 7, 2026 at 9:50 PM
After a violent or traumatic event, shock can affect both the body and the brain leaving you confused, disconnected, unable to concentrate, or overwhelmed.
Shock is a normal reaction to an abnormal event. Here's how to support yourself or someone you care about.
streamable.com/tdr06u
Shock is a normal reaction to an abnormal event. Here's how to support yourself or someone you care about.
streamable.com/tdr06u
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Today’s Regional Wrap: armedwithreason.substack.com/p/regional-w...
A wrap-up of local gun violence prevention news and stories from across the U.S.
A wrap-up of local gun violence prevention news and stories from across the U.S.
September 3, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Today’s Regional Wrap: armedwithreason.substack.com/p/regional-w...
A wrap-up of local gun violence prevention news and stories from across the U.S.
A wrap-up of local gun violence prevention news and stories from across the U.S.
Our hearts are with Minneapolis. Survivors Empowered's free, online Survivors Toolkit helps people in the aftermath of a shooting.
By survivors, for survivors.
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By survivors, for survivors.
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@governorwalz.mn.gov @minneapolismn.gov @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
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September 3, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Our hearts are with Minneapolis. Survivors Empowered's free, online Survivors Toolkit helps people in the aftermath of a shooting.
By survivors, for survivors.
survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
@governorwalz.mn.gov @minneapolismn.gov @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
By survivors, for survivors.
survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
@governorwalz.mn.gov @minneapolismn.gov @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
For survivors, from survivors
Understanding the symptoms of shock after today's shooting.
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@governorwalz.mn.gov @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
Understanding the symptoms of shock after today's shooting.
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@governorwalz.mn.gov @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
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September 3, 2026 at 2:06 AM
For survivors, from survivors
Understanding the symptoms of shock after today's shooting.
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@governorwalz.mn.gov @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
Understanding the symptoms of shock after today's shooting.
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@governorwalz.mn.gov @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
For survivors of the #Minneapolis shooting today -- and all survivors of traumatic events.
Understanding the Symptoms of Shock
@minneapolismn.gov
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Understanding the Symptoms of Shock
@minneapolismn.gov
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September 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
For survivors of the #Minneapolis shooting today -- and all survivors of traumatic events.
Understanding the Symptoms of Shock
@minneapolismn.gov
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Understanding the Symptoms of Shock
@minneapolismn.gov
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Today, the trial begins for the mass shooting that stole the lives of Tyrek Hill and Timothy Schmidt Jr.
Tyrek and Timothy deserved the #FreedomToLive from gun violence but in 2024, a 17-year-old gunman opened fire into a crowded Halloween celebration injuring eight others in Orlando, Florida.
Tyrek and Timothy deserved the #FreedomToLive from gun violence but in 2024, a 17-year-old gunman opened fire into a crowded Halloween celebration injuring eight others in Orlando, Florida.
August 21, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Today, the trial begins for the mass shooting that stole the lives of Tyrek Hill and Timothy Schmidt Jr.
Tyrek and Timothy deserved the #FreedomToLive from gun violence but in 2024, a 17-year-old gunman opened fire into a crowded Halloween celebration injuring eight others in Orlando, Florida.
Tyrek and Timothy deserved the #FreedomToLive from gun violence but in 2024, a 17-year-old gunman opened fire into a crowded Halloween celebration injuring eight others in Orlando, Florida.
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Outreach workers in Bakersfield, California, are making links between one Turner’s Outdoorsman location and violence in the city.
New state data affirms their argument: The location has sold dozens of guns that were later found at crime scenes.
New state data affirms their argument: The location has sold dozens of guns that were later found at crime scenes.
In California’s Biggest Cities, Turner’s Outdoorsman is a Top Source of Crime Guns
A new report from the California Department of Justice adds to concerning pattern documented in previous reporting by The Trace
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August 21, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Outreach workers in Bakersfield, California, are making links between one Turner’s Outdoorsman location and violence in the city.
New state data affirms their argument: The location has sold dozens of guns that were later found at crime scenes.
New state data affirms their argument: The location has sold dozens of guns that were later found at crime scenes.
"I can't stop thinking about the shooting."
"I constantly think about what my friend was going through at the end -- even though I wasn't there."
These are normal responses after shooting. This short video can help you learn how to get out of that terrible moment and move forward.
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"I constantly think about what my friend was going through at the end -- even though I wasn't there."
These are normal responses after shooting. This short video can help you learn how to get out of that terrible moment and move forward.
bit.ly/4c2nI9J
Japanese art of kintsugi proves powerful metaphor for Sandy and Lonnie Phillips of Survivors Empowered – Survivors Empowered
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August 20, 2026 at 11:17 PM
"I can't stop thinking about the shooting."
"I constantly think about what my friend was going through at the end -- even though I wasn't there."
These are normal responses after shooting. This short video can help you learn how to get out of that terrible moment and move forward.
bit.ly/4c2nI9J
"I constantly think about what my friend was going through at the end -- even though I wasn't there."
These are normal responses after shooting. This short video can help you learn how to get out of that terrible moment and move forward.
bit.ly/4c2nI9J
Family shootings & mass shootings have impacted thousands of people this summer.
Help your family & yourself understand how minds & bodies are impacted by shock after a traumatic event like a shooting or a fire.
Our hearts & resources are with you. ❤️
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Help your family & yourself understand how minds & bodies are impacted by shock after a traumatic event like a shooting or a fire.
Our hearts & resources are with you. ❤️
streamable.com/tdr06u
Watch survivors-empowered-understanding-shock | Streamable
Watch "survivors-empowered-understanding-shock" on Streamable.
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August 20, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Family shootings & mass shootings have impacted thousands of people this summer.
Help your family & yourself understand how minds & bodies are impacted by shock after a traumatic event like a shooting or a fire.
Our hearts & resources are with you. ❤️
streamable.com/tdr06u
Help your family & yourself understand how minds & bodies are impacted by shock after a traumatic event like a shooting or a fire.
Our hearts & resources are with you. ❤️
streamable.com/tdr06u
300 mass shootings in 2026 alone. People are suffering from shock and grief. Please watch this short video that explains shock so you can better understand how it impacts you, your loved ones, and your community.
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Watch survivors-empowered-understanding-shock | Streamable
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August 16, 2026 at 12:38 AM
300 mass shootings in 2026 alone. People are suffering from shock and grief. Please watch this short video that explains shock so you can better understand how it impacts you, your loved ones, and your community.
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Another mass shooting, this time Idaho. Week after week, as many as 4 a day nationwide. The public shootings tend to make national headlines. There's suffering and loss in every corner of our country. My 💔 is with #TwinFalls. #Enough #Idaho #NotOneMore @survivorsempowered.bsky.social
August 2, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Another mass shooting, this time Idaho. Week after week, as many as 4 a day nationwide. The public shootings tend to make national headlines. There's suffering and loss in every corner of our country. My 💔 is with #TwinFalls. #Enough #Idaho #NotOneMore @survivorsempowered.bsky.social
Free Online Resources for Survivors of Gun Violence
* Recognizing the signs and symptoms of shock
* Understanding trauma and evidence-based trauma therapies
* How trauma therapy can support recovery
* What to say—and what not to say—to survivors and grieving families
survivorsempowered.org
* Recognizing the signs and symptoms of shock
* Understanding trauma and evidence-based trauma therapies
* How trauma therapy can support recovery
* What to say—and what not to say—to survivors and grieving families
survivorsempowered.org
Survivors Empowered
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August 2, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Free Online Resources for Survivors of Gun Violence
* Recognizing the signs and symptoms of shock
* Understanding trauma and evidence-based trauma therapies
* How trauma therapy can support recovery
* What to say—and what not to say—to survivors and grieving families
survivorsempowered.org
* Recognizing the signs and symptoms of shock
* Understanding trauma and evidence-based trauma therapies
* How trauma therapy can support recovery
* What to say—and what not to say—to survivors and grieving families
survivorsempowered.org
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We are proud to endorse @mannyrutinel.bsky.social for Congress CO-8!
Manny has demonstrated a strong commitment to evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence, including an Assault Weapons Ban and Ethan’s Law.
#EndGunViolence #VoteGunSafety2026 #VoteGunSafety
Manny has demonstrated a strong commitment to evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence, including an Assault Weapons Ban and Ethan’s Law.
#EndGunViolence #VoteGunSafety2026 #VoteGunSafety
July 28, 2026 at 12:03 AM
We are proud to endorse @mannyrutinel.bsky.social for Congress CO-8!
Manny has demonstrated a strong commitment to evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence, including an Assault Weapons Ban and Ethan’s Law.
#EndGunViolence #VoteGunSafety2026 #VoteGunSafety
Manny has demonstrated a strong commitment to evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence, including an Assault Weapons Ban and Ethan’s Law.
#EndGunViolence #VoteGunSafety2026 #VoteGunSafety
Survivors of the #Seattle shooting: free, online Survivors Toolkit written by survivors for survivors. Know the signs of shock, how trauma therapy can help & how to navigate the days & months ahead.
Our hearts & our resources are with you.
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Our hearts & our resources are with you.
survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
Survivors Toolkit – Survivors Empowered
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July 27, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Survivors of the #Seattle shooting: free, online Survivors Toolkit written by survivors for survivors. Know the signs of shock, how trauma therapy can help & how to navigate the days & months ahead.
Our hearts & our resources are with you.
survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
Our hearts & our resources are with you.
survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
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19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales died defending this country.
Think about that while politicians demonize immigrants and terrorize Latino communities.
Americans with names like Gonzales have always fought, bled, and died for this nation.
RIP to her and Lt. Tyler Feehan. 🇺🇸
Think about that while politicians demonize immigrants and terrorize Latino communities.
Americans with names like Gonzales have always fought, bled, and died for this nation.
RIP to her and Lt. Tyler Feehan. 🇺🇸
July 20, 2026 at 2:13 PM
19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales died defending this country.
Think about that while politicians demonize immigrants and terrorize Latino communities.
Americans with names like Gonzales have always fought, bled, and died for this nation.
RIP to her and Lt. Tyler Feehan. 🇺🇸
Think about that while politicians demonize immigrants and terrorize Latino communities.
Americans with names like Gonzales have always fought, bled, and died for this nation.
RIP to her and Lt. Tyler Feehan. 🇺🇸
Aurora CO July 20, 2012
Jonathan Blunk, 25
Alexander Boik, 18
Jesse Childress, 29
Gordon Cowden, 51
Jessi Ghawi, 24
John Larimer, 27
Matt McQuinn, 27
Micayla Medek, 23
Veronica Moser-Sullivan, 6
Alex Sullivan, 27
Alexander Teves, 24
Rebecca Wingo, 32
Ashley Moser's unborn baby
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Jonathan Blunk, 25
Alexander Boik, 18
Jesse Childress, 29
Gordon Cowden, 51
Jessi Ghawi, 24
John Larimer, 27
Matt McQuinn, 27
Micayla Medek, 23
Veronica Moser-Sullivan, 6
Alex Sullivan, 27
Alexander Teves, 24
Rebecca Wingo, 32
Ashley Moser's unborn baby
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July 21, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Aurora CO July 20, 2012
Jonathan Blunk, 25
Alexander Boik, 18
Jesse Childress, 29
Gordon Cowden, 51
Jessi Ghawi, 24
John Larimer, 27
Matt McQuinn, 27
Micayla Medek, 23
Veronica Moser-Sullivan, 6
Alex Sullivan, 27
Alexander Teves, 24
Rebecca Wingo, 32
Ashley Moser's unborn baby
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Jonathan Blunk, 25
Alexander Boik, 18
Jesse Childress, 29
Gordon Cowden, 51
Jessi Ghawi, 24
John Larimer, 27
Matt McQuinn, 27
Micayla Medek, 23
Veronica Moser-Sullivan, 6
Alex Sullivan, 27
Alexander Teves, 24
Rebecca Wingo, 32
Ashley Moser's unborn baby
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The Question the Courts Never Were Allowed to Answer and the Lives that Might Have Been Impacted. Whether the firearm industry has evolved differently because PLCAA substantially limited many negligence and product liability claims deserves careful examination. survivorsempowered.org/fourteen-yea...
July 20, 2026 at 11:10 PM
The Question the Courts Never Were Allowed to Answer and the Lives that Might Have Been Impacted. Whether the firearm industry has evolved differently because PLCAA substantially limited many negligence and product liability claims deserves careful examination. survivorsempowered.org/fourteen-yea...
You are remembered, honored, and loved so much.
You are the reason we created Survivors Empowered.
You are the reason we help other survivors.
You are the reason Colorado repealed its state arms industry immunity bill which is named Jessi's Law -- to honor you.
You are missed.
Mom and Dad
You are the reason we created Survivors Empowered.
You are the reason we help other survivors.
You are the reason Colorado repealed its state arms industry immunity bill which is named Jessi's Law -- to honor you.
You are missed.
Mom and Dad
July 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM
You are remembered, honored, and loved so much.
You are the reason we created Survivors Empowered.
You are the reason we help other survivors.
You are the reason Colorado repealed its state arms industry immunity bill which is named Jessi's Law -- to honor you.
You are missed.
Mom and Dad
You are the reason we created Survivors Empowered.
You are the reason we help other survivors.
You are the reason Colorado repealed its state arms industry immunity bill which is named Jessi's Law -- to honor you.
You are missed.
Mom and Dad
Six mass shootings July 18 & 19 have left 4 dead, 31 injured.
Survivors Empowered has resources that can help you, your loved ones & community.
The Survivors Toolkit was written by Gabby Giffords & Sandy & Lonnie Phillips - by survivors, for survivors.
survivorsempowered.org/.../se-toolk...
Survivors Empowered has resources that can help you, your loved ones & community.
The Survivors Toolkit was written by Gabby Giffords & Sandy & Lonnie Phillips - by survivors, for survivors.
survivorsempowered.org/.../se-toolk...
July 19, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Six mass shootings July 18 & 19 have left 4 dead, 31 injured.
Survivors Empowered has resources that can help you, your loved ones & community.
The Survivors Toolkit was written by Gabby Giffords & Sandy & Lonnie Phillips - by survivors, for survivors.
survivorsempowered.org/.../se-toolk...
Survivors Empowered has resources that can help you, your loved ones & community.
The Survivors Toolkit was written by Gabby Giffords & Sandy & Lonnie Phillips - by survivors, for survivors.
survivorsempowered.org/.../se-toolk...
Honoring Jessi Redfield Ghawi ... Jessi’s spirit and sacrifice shine more intensely than ever as we mark fourteen years since she and eleven others were senselessly slaughtered, and dozens of others injured, in the 2012 Aurora, CO theater shootings.
July 11, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Honoring Jessi Redfield Ghawi ... Jessi’s spirit and sacrifice shine more intensely than ever as we mark fourteen years since she and eleven others were senselessly slaughtered, and dozens of others injured, in the 2012 Aurora, CO theater shootings.
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Instead of working to protect our communities after one of the deadliest weekends of the year, the Trump admin is planning to roll back more than three dozen gun safety rules, making it easier for guns to fall into the wrong hands.
It’s beyond dangerous.
It’s beyond dangerous.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations
www.nytimes.com
July 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Instead of working to protect our communities after one of the deadliest weekends of the year, the Trump admin is planning to roll back more than three dozen gun safety rules, making it easier for guns to fall into the wrong hands.
It’s beyond dangerous.
It’s beyond dangerous.