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In this emotional interview, Hope recounts the fear, confusion, and moments of courage as she and her classmates barricaded themselves and relied on each other through four tense hours. Her story offers a raw look at resilience, preparedness, and what students really experience during a campus emergency.

Episode Notes

On April 17, 2025, a normal college day suddenly turned into a crisis when an active shooter appeared on campus, and Hope—a senior at Florida State University—was right in the middle of it. She talks about what it was really like: hearing sirens, getting lockdown alerts, and dealing with fear, confusion, and the challenge of keeping calm when nobody knew what was happening. In this powerful and emotional interview, Hope describes barricading the classroom, texting her parents, and relying on each other when official instructions seemed confusing and social media added to the panic. For four hours, Hope and her classmates stuck together, their emotions swinging from worry to courage. This video isn’t just about a scary event—it’s about the real people who lived through it, what schools can do to prepare, and why talking about tough moments matters. If you want to know what facing the unimaginable is really like, and how teamwork and family can help you get through anything, don’t miss this story. It’s gripping, heartfelt, and a sobering look at resilience, community, and the lessons learned from tragedy.  

Viewer Discretion Advised: This episode contains an unfiltered discussion about a real campus emergency and may not be suitable for younger viewers. There is no graphic or gory content, but the conversation includes emotional and mature themes related to safety and trauma. If you’re a parent, we encourage you to watch this episode together with your child — it’s an important, honest look at how students experience and process difficult events.

 

View this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/nnDa7Dua2n4