Montenegro Mass Shooting Leaves 13 Dead Amid Global Tensions

Tara Kosmas, a 23% pediatric burn survivor and founding director of Debriefing the Front Lines, reflects on her challenging journey as a nurse in a burn unit, emphasizing the importance of community in healing from Cumulative Care Taking Trauma. After undergoing treatment for C-PTSD in Santa Fe, NM, Tara became certified in peer support and board-certified as a nurse coach, focusing on preparing nursing students for the emotional realities of their profession. Concurrently, global conflicts have intensified, with a significant rise in political violence reported in 2024 compared to the previous year, while attention remains split between well-known crises and less publicized wars in regions like eastern Congo and Myanmar. The West's relative silence on these global conflicts is attributed to geopolitical priorities that often overlook humanitarian crises not aligned with strategic interests. Additionally, tensions in the Balkans and ongoing concerns in Gaza and Ukraine continue to challenge international stability. Meanwhile, U.S. domestic issues are compounded by recent tragic events, including a deadly helicopter and jet collision in Washington.