Iesha James:
I heard my youngest screaming and my oldest saying, Mom, I have been shot. It seemed unreal, like, this isn t, can t be happening.
Cat Wise:
Jeremiah now gets physical therapy twice a week. While the physical injuries are healing, the family s emotional wounds from the shooting are still with them.
Iesha James:
There s some good days and there s some bad days. It s definitely a lot of PTSD going on.
Cat Wise:
Iesha s family s story highlights a public health crisis in this country that s often overlooked. Those affected are at much greater risk for short-term and long-term health impacts. And amid a global pandemic, the problem is only getting worse. The issue? Childhood trauma.