Sins of the System

Trauma, Guns, Tragedy, and the Betrayal of Our Children

By: Regina M. Griego

Narrated by: Deanna Larson

In January 2013, Regina’s 15-year-old nephew shot and killed his father (her brother), mother, and three siblings. She became her nephew’s guardian and stood by him through seven years of legal drama. In this memoir, she recounts her extremely difficult and personal story that affected her large extended family and entire community. It is a tragedy about generational trauma set in the rich cultural background of New Mexico. This is a story of courage and conviction as well as love, compassion, and hope. The book details the failure of not only the juvenile justice system, but many other systems that undergird families and society including gun safety. This memoir is both a warning and a call to action for families, communities, and our nation.

©2022 Regina M. Griego (P)2022 Regina M. Griego

Awesome Audiobook! Narrator puts you in the story

A genuine story of generational trauma, the worst tragedy to a family and how a small part of a huge family stand together and refuse to allow the traumas to continue. The narrator did a amazing job that makes you feel as the author is sitting there sharing her most closest details. It’s a frustrating story of the judicial system especially when the offender is a child and a victim himself. How important self reflection and healing is so very important in such sadness and grief.