To honor slain cousin, a Pulse survivor helps mass shooting survivors
Published in News & Features
Parker said talking to survivors makes her feel good.
“The most meaningful part of it is they always say, ‘Thank you,’” she said.
Still, it can be overwhelming at times to relive her trauma. When her work becomes triggering, she said she takes a moment to herself to breathe, meditate and disconnect from the job.
“The solace that it brings me is that I was able to help them so I can continue to move forward,” she said.
Parker said her cousin Murray would be proud of where she is now. In her free time, Parker still works with makeup, which she said Murray would be especially happy about.
“Turn your pain into gain. She had it written on her wall in her bedroom. It’s still there to this day,” she said. “I just refuse to let her name go in vain. I feel like I owe it to her.”
_____
©2024 Orlando Sentinel. Visit orlandosentinel.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Comments