Boston Marathon Bombing: Share Thoughts, Resources, Reflections On Patch

It’s tough to cope with situations that just don’t make sense.

Following the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, Shoreline-Lake forest Park bloggers shared their thoughts and opened the lines of neighborhood communication about school safety and gun-ownership rights.

Community volunteer and businesswoman Carol Lewis Gullstad reflected on the shootings and how our nation deals with mental illness in her post.

Pastor Cara Scriven shared how ” following Sandy Hook.

Today’s Boston Marathon bombing is as equally incomprehensible. If you have questions to ask, resources to share, or just need a creative outlet, start a discussion with your neighbors using our Local Voices section.

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The following comes from our Facebook News Feed:

Town Center at Lake Forest ParkOur thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Boston.

King County Sheriff's Office 9-1-1Our thoughts are in Boston with the victims and their families, and the responders working so hard to help everyone. Those at the scene dealing with the aftermath, and those who received the multitude of calls for help at the 9-1-1 Center, are working together to provide all needed assistance.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' Our hearts are with the victims of the Boston Marathon explosion. If you're worried about a loved one, call Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text Text TalkWithUs to 66746.

Write your own reactions or note to the victims of the Boston bombing by blogging on Patch, or leaving a note in the comment section, below.