Highland Park's Journey: From Tragedy to Reflection on Freedom

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Sheila Gutman, a survivor of a mass shooting during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, reflects on her year-long recovery and the deep trauma experienced by her community. Gutman recognizes the need for better resources and support for survivors of mass shootings across the country. As the anniversary approaches, Highland Park prepares for a remembrance ceremony and community walk, while Gutman focuses on helping others and supporting a new organization called Aftermath, which aims to provide mental health assistance and medical help to victims, survivors, and loved ones in the aftermath of mass shootings.
- Highland Park shooting survivor looks beyond a long, arduous recovery The Washington Post
- Use of Illinois gun control laws have tripled since Highland Park shooting Eyewitness News WTVO WQRF
- Here's how Highland Park plans to mark the Fourth of July 1 year since parade mass shooting NBC Chicago
- Column: Changes have been made in wake of Highland Park parade shooting, but guns continue to be a menace Chicago Tribune
- Year after mass shooting, Highland Park asks: What does freedom mean this Fourth of July? USA TODAY
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