Through unimaginable grief, Lonnisha Landry still finds her smile. Monday night on The Pop-Up!, Lonnisha, the founder of Just/Us Love Ones, spoke of her late son Xavier Landry and his love and light that has allowed her to keep smiling through incredible loss.
Two years ago this summer, Xavier, a beloved friend, son, and brother, was killed in Auburn at the hands of gun violence. Today, Lonnisha has dedicated herself to supporting other survivors with her organization Just/Us Loves Ones, which provides therapeutic services for the siblings of murder victims.
“Yes, a piece of me has died, but I’m not dead,” she said. “I’m going to continue to live, I’m going to continue to live, and I’m going to continue to shed my light.”
As part of "Together We End Gun Violence Week," in partnership with the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention, watch Lonnisha’s full interview alongside Solace founder Jenine Lewis on The Pop-Up! at tinyurl.com/SurvivorsThePopUp
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