How does gun violence in our communities change us? In this episode, CSBS Research Scientist Peter Ondish, Ph.D., talks with Ruby Mendenhall, professor of African American studies at the University of Illinois. Ruby and Pete talk about how gun violence in our environment changes us in unexpected ways—both psychologically and biologically. They also talk about current interventions and initiatives to reduce gun violence and, importantly, how families that have lost loved ones find ways to heal from impossible wounds. Talking about gun violence is hard, but through conversations like this, we try to find hope.   Show notes: Here is the Youth Wellness Website – As mentioned, Ruby is training high school and young adult community health workers and citizen scientists: https://www.youthwellnessproject.com/. Ruby Mendenhall Shows Up for Black Women and Youth (May 2022): https://smilepolitely.com/culture/ruby_mendenhall_showing_up_for_black_women_and_youth/