My dad was a mass shooter

I don’t want to make this post for fame or revenge. I want to make this post to help raise awareness into why some people become mass shooters. I believe this will help people understand and empathize with the causes and possibly help the mentally ill and people in similar positions. <br><br>In 1999, my dad killed 3 people and injured 5 others. I was only 6 years old at the time. It was because of years of abuse and my dad eventually snapped. <br><br>After this, I lived in a world of shame and secrecy. People stared at me and called me “masshole’s daughter.” I eventually went into a shell of depression and anxiety. My mom divorced my dad and I haven’t seen him since. <br><br>I’m not making this post to be pitied. I don’t want sympathy, I’m just fine now. But when I heard about the recent mass shooting in New Zealand, it brought back memories. <br><br>My father knew how to exacerbate the mental pain of others. He knew exactly how to exploit the insecurities of women and other vulnerable people. I think he was a psychopath. He would say “I’m going to be a famous mass shooter” before he did it. He didn’t hide his intent.<br><br>I’m making this post to spread awareness. I want people to be aware that these mass shooters, even the ones that are mentally ill, can be manipulative, narcissistic, and have a tendency to exploit people and be exploitative of themselves. <br><br>I’ve met other people in my shoes who have parents who were mass shooters. We talk and it helps to talk. It’s therapeutic. I think people like us can help spread awareness into what causes mass shootings and the ripple effects on the people and families affected.<br><br>That’s all I really need to say. Thank you for listening. I hope this helps spread awareness and maybe help people empathize with the causes and effects of mass shooters.