Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
Horror & Beauty - Witnesses to a Shooting
Horror & Beauty - Witnesses to a Shooting
Horror & Beauty - Witnesses to a Shooting
Friday 16th February 2018
Jonathan and Mukunda recount witnessing a shooting during a support group meeting, exploring trauma, recovery, and the power of support.
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Get the buttons here!Witnessing Trauma: Jonathan and Mukunda's Story of Resilience
It was just for minutes. You know, I've been shot at a couple of times that I've guns pulled on me four or five times in my life. I couldn't shake his face out of my mind, like the blood everywhere, and him looking me in the eyes and, like you know, saying I don't want to die like that.
Ever thought about how you'd react in a life-or-death situation? In this gripping episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Jonathan and Mukunda, two friends from a support group, who found themselves at the center of a shooting incident. Just three weeks prior, a shooting victim stumbled into their meeting, bleeding out at their feet.
This harrowing experience brought back memories of their past lives as gang members, but their reactions were profoundly different this time around. Both Jonathan and Mukunda are in recovery from addiction and have left their criminal pasts behind. They share how their new outlook on life helped them respond to the crisis with compassion and calm, rather than violence. Their stories highlight the transformative power of sobriety and the importance of support systems in overcoming trauma.
As they recount the chaotic moments of that day, Jonathan and Mukunda also delve into the lingering effects of trauma on mental health. They discuss how anxiety and grief have shaped their journeys and the ways they've learned to cope. One particularly moving part of the episode is Jonathan's vivid recollection of holding the shooting victim as he bled out.
'I couldn't shake his face out of my mind, like the blood everywhere, and him looking me in the eyes and, like you know, saying I don't want to die like that', he shares. This raw emotion underscores the profound impact such events can have on one's psyche. Throughout the episode, Paul, Jonathan, and Mukunda explore themes of resilience, vulnerability, and the healing power of connection.
They remind us that even in the darkest moments, there is hope and a way forward. Whether you've faced trauma yourself or are looking to understand its impact better, this episode offers a powerful, heartfelt perspective on recovery and support.