Author Archives: carolruthdreiling

Return of Trauma       

Hello Sadness Here you are again. I knew Sad/Fear/Anger/Helpless/Nightmares/Confused Thinking/Tired after losing my folks to murder and being shot 3 times. It went on for years. Eventually brighter days came along leaving the heaviness behind. My life was back to up and down. In 2021 I published Healing from Gun Shots sharing my journey toContinueContinue reading “Return of Trauma       “

Trigger Warning: guns and violence

Carol Ruth Dreiling writes–Gun Shots ended my parents ever being grandparents. The bullets kept my parents from ever knowing their grandchildren. A huge lose. As guest blogger my niece Joanna shares how this feels and what we need to to do about it. December 3, a holy day in my family. the day my father’sContinueContinue reading “Trigger Warning: guns and violence”

Working to End Gun Violence

Dec. 29, 2023 All Things Considered on NPR published a report on the state of gun violence. US saw a big drop 2023 in Chicago, New York and Philadelphia in gun deaths. We still have a lot of work to do but this gives hope. Why? Many Americans are putting their shoulders to the grindstoneContinueContinue reading “Working to End Gun Violence”

Survivor To Thriver: A Mother’s Journey Toward Peace After Her Son’s Murder

A Book Review– Woodson Center started in l981 by Robert L. Woodson. This organization helps residents of low-income neighborhoods. They send me their email. I learned about Voices of Black Mothers United from the Woodson Center email. Voices of Black Mothers United helps families deal with losing children to gunshots and works with youth toContinueContinue reading “Survivor To Thriver: A Mother’s Journey Toward Peace After Her Son’s Murder”

Beyond the Bullet*******7 Year Old India Williams Paralyzed by Gun Shot

After coming home from church September 14, 2014, India Williams drove her bike in her Detroit neighborhood like so many young girls. Two men argued about a dice game and used guns to settle it. India got caught in the cross fire and now gets around in a wheelchair paralyzed from the waist down. HerContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Bullet*******7 Year Old India Williams Paralyzed by Gun Shot”

Living with a Bullet to the Belly—The Wound that Never Heals

Forty-seven years after being shot, I believed in healing–body and soul.  I thought work hard and the Grace of God would give me strength and heal wounds in my belly and heart. I did heal and get better but the Violence continues. The violence of 47 years replays in my head. Daily violence all aroundContinueContinue reading “Living with a Bullet to the Belly—The Wound that Never Heals”

Beyond the Bullet*******Leon Harris

Husband, Father, Comedian and Proud to be Black At 17 years old Leon walked home from work one night and two men stopped him and because he didn’t have any money they shot him. Police assumed he did something wrong and was involved with shooting when he wasn’t. For 14 years Leon has been wheelchairContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Bullet*******Leon Harris”

Beyond the Bullet*******Jaleel King

In checking out my YouTube Healing from Gun Shots I found stories called Beyond the Bullet. These stories come from members of Philadelphia’s Gun Violence Support Group. A bullet landed in Jaleel’s spine at 8 years of age. He’s been in a wheel chair or on crutches ever since. Jaleel photographs for a living. AfterContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Bullet*******Jaleel King”

My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem

A Book Review Being shot in the abdomen left me with faulty digestion. Ever since the bullet hit I’ve struggled with stomach issues. With age, its worse. At 73 I suffered 3 episodes this winter. A friend suggested My Grandmother’s Hands, Radicalized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem forContinueContinue reading “My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem”