By Myrieme Churchill & Shea Alvarez Our kids are drowning in gore, and we are looking the other way. As the director of Parents for Peace, I’ve spent the past decade working with families whose lives have been shattered by radicalization and violent extremism. I’ve talked with mothers who found hidden folders of beheadings on their child’s devices, fathers who discovered their sons watching livestreamed executions at 2 a.m., and siblings who grew up in the shadow of a brother

Some of the most powerful interventions happen far from police offices or government programs—around the kitchen table, in a sibling’s bedroom, or during long walks with a trusted friend. If you are a family member concerned about a loved one, Parents for Peace offers a free, confidential helpline where you can talk with someone in confidence and receive guidance and support. Call 1-844-497-3223 or email help@parents4peace.org. You don’t have to face this alone—reach out toda

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