Horrified.

[Fore]

A member of my family was recently killed by our local police department. She was beaten by them so badly she ended up in ICU and passed away from her injuries. Hearing about this, has reignited my own former traumas of being held at gunpoint by them as a teenager. I'm finding that symptoms I thought I had finally put to rest are flaring up like crazy. I'm not sleeping, I feel so tense and on edge I can barely function. Every time I see a cop car my heart races and I feel like I'm going to pass out. This is just awful.

 

[Wonut]

Gosh. I am so sorry. I am sure these people will be held accountable but that does not bring her back and it doesnt help you feel safer.

Are you seeing a therapist?

 

[Ifinob]

Yes, I am. Unfortunately our police force is really corrupt, so it's unlikely anyone will ever be held accountable.