"Long after the gunshots stop, violence remains imprinted in the body. It lurks in the nervous system, sometimes locking survivors in a state of fight or flight. Fragmented memories puncture ordinary moments. Sounds, smells and sights trigger adrenaline surges. The shooting haunts their dreams, interrupts daily life and strains relationships."

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/12/texas-austin-bufords-shooting-target-survivors-trauma/

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