Hope: Let’s use it as a verb. In this heartfelt episode of Dear Doula podcast Brandi shares tips on navigating grief, loss, and crisis with young children. On May 24, 2022 an armed gunman walked into an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas and killed our children and community members. To hold these families up, and to remain hopeful Brandi shares tips shes learned supporting families since 2001 to cope in times of crisis. If you are looking to connect as a community to soothe our grief, disbelief, and shame for what has been allowed to happen, tune in to this conversation.   If you are looking for organizations to support as we demand safety for children in the United States, Moms Demand Action is a grassroots organization fighting for gun control. Everytown is another non-profit that is working to make it harder for guns to get into the hands of people who shouldn’t have them. They advocate for things such as requiring background checks for all gun sales, and denying gun applications for people who have been charged with domestic violence.   We all know that gun violence is also a mental health problem. If you or anyone you know is having a psychiatric emergency please dial 911. If you believe that someone else or you are in danger of harming others, or has access to a gun and there are mental health concerns please call 911 or a trusted friend or family member who can arrange for you to get immediate assistance.   If you have older children who may be hearing about this most current school shooting and they are feeling afraid fortunately (and unfortunately) there are several online resources to help children process complex emotions after a school shooting.   If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com      If you are looking for support with your children can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a baby or parenting special.   You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com  Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a dm and she might include it on her next podcast episode!  Produced by Dear Media