From Horror to Hope: A Sandy Hook Survivor Story

“The very first thing I thought when I heard the first shot
wasn't why, but it was, "I can't believe the Columbine is
happening here.”
In the blink of an eye, an ordinary day can turn into
horror. On Dec. 14, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School teacher
Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis was with her class when she heard the
unmistakable sounds of gunshots.  Without hesitation, she
crammed herself and her students into a small bathroom -- and
saved 16 lives in what's now known as the deadliest elementary
school shooting in U.S. history.  Traumatized by the events,
Kaitlin was a shell of her former self. But she decided to take
her power back, starting with letting go of her “whys?” Today,
she’s moving forward, not moving on -- and choosing hope as she
shares her story to inspire others to do the same.
https://letsnottalkaboutit.com


Content warning: This episode contains talk of gun
violence.

Hosts:
Camille Tuutti
Sharon Tiger
Amanda Ziadeh

Guest:
Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis of Classes 4 Classes

Expert:
Dr. Akua K. Boateng

Editor:
Tessa Hall

Behind the Scenes:
Lisa Abeyta

Music: 
“Incoming” by Jeffrey C. Mund 
"Arms of Gold" by Tape Machines