Latasha Hobbs told First Coast News she has to put in earplugs to tune out the noise from fireworks after her son was murdered on the city's Southside six years ago.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — While fireworks are meant to be entertaining during the Fourth of July, for many, it can be a reminder of past trauma. Often times, it impacts those who served in combat or went through a fire, explosion or gun violence.
It has been six years since Latasha Hobbs lost her son, Maurice. He was shot and killed in the Southside Estates neighborhood while walking home. To this day, no arrests have been made. Around this time, Hobbs said she would wear earplugs to tune out the sound of fireworks. "Hopefully it won't last all night long," Hobbs said."Whatever you do, breathe through it. It's temporary. It won't be easy, but you're gonna get through it."Strong reactions to the sound of fireworks Feeling jumpy or easily startled by loud noisesFeeling numb or emotionally distant during celebrationsUsing alcohol or drugs to push away unwanted thoughts
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