The Lifetime Effect & Trauma on Victims of The Berlin Christmas Market Attack 2016

Gerhard Zawatzki went to the Christmas Breitscheidplatz market in Berlin, Germany with friends and in a matter of seconds his life changed forever. He discusses here the events of that day and the daily trauma he faces since. Today the 19th December 2024 marks the 8th anniversary of that tragic day and he will make his way to the Kaiser Wilhelm church together with other victims, friends and family to pay his respect.  *Listener discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions and eye witness details of loss of life, injury and lifetime effects on victims of terror attacks.  These topics may be sensitive, unsettling and upsetting for some listeners. We would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of the 13 victims who sadly lost their lives. Also to the victims who suffered injury and to all the long term trauma sufferers including first responders and eye witnesses.