We are all asking what can be done to stop these horrific events in our schools. We see endless coverage and speculation into the mind of a killer. We see video games depicting the killers in great detail. They take on popularity and cool that they rarely experienced in their lifetimes while their helpless victims are faceless cookie cutter images. We see stories of triumph in the face of disaster, amazing people that experience the unimaginable and somehow become all the stronger for it. We all imagine that we would be so brave. It gives us, and potential killers, the feeling that these unspeakably selfish and cruel attacks can’t keep a good person down for long.

We never see the other side of this nightmare, the people whose lives are totally derailed. I strongly believe that we do a disservice to ourselves and our children by ignoring that real side of life. We need to put a face to the potential victims and show those who might be planning such an attack that, for many of us, the repercussions seem endless.

I wrote A Columbine Survivor's Story as a way to cope with my experience. I believe my book could help teenagers see a different side of violence. I would like your school to consider adding it to your curriculum. A PDF of this book is available to your school free of charge by contacting: Teri@RegenoldPublishing.com

I strongly believe that I have a real message to bring to the table, a message that life isn’t a video game and many honest, hardworking people don’t bounce back after these attacks, that there is no bravery or cool in destroying the lives innocent people. I encourage you to read my book and ask yourself if you see things a little differently.