Daily headlines about shootings flood the news in the United States. As the shootings continue, how do those touched by gun violence move forward?1 in 5 American adults have had a family member killed by a gun, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Among people of color, gun violence plays an even bigger role, with 1 in 3 black adults saying they have personally witnessed a shooting. "We cannot talk about gun violence without talking about systemic racism," said Ryane Nickens, founder of the nonprofit The TraRon Center. Nickens lost her brother, sister and uncle to gun violence. The TraRon Center is a refuge for gun violence victims. The nonprofit offers counseling programs, therapeutic arts, and workshops to raise community consciousness about the impact of gun violence. "Trauma is a beast," Nickens said. "It is that thing where you want to get through as quickly as possible, but it's a process. And that thing that happened to you will always be with you, but it's the response, to it create healthy responses. That's what helped me." #features #fullframecgtn Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.