On Saturday, March 24, I had the honor of marching down 27 blocks for March For Our Lives in New York City. Of course, I wish this march never had to exist and that we could've figured out a long time ago a solution to the American problem of mass shootings and gun violence, particularly in schools.

But nevertheless, I have had enough of watching innocent children's lives be taken. As a now nearly 21-year-old, yes, I have the power to vote, and yes, I use that right I have, but for me, it's simply not enough. I wanted to make my position on gun violence clear, and therefore made my presence known at the March For Our Lives march in New York City.

I had never been to a march of any kind before this one. But when I heard about the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, I was immediately reminded of the feelings I felt on the day of December 14, 2012, when Adam Lanza walked into my elementary school and killed 20 children and 6 adults.

The fear that this truly could happen anywhere and everywhere, at any time. The sadness that the loved ones of the victims must feel, the absolute dread in the pit of their stomachs. The guilt that we could have changed this. We could have done something sooner.

We could have prevented this.

I knew voting could only get me so far, and writing one of many articles on gun violence would only let my voice be heard by so many. But showing up to the march with thousands of other people in New York City that day let the world and the United States government know this: mass shootings in schools are an American issue that need to be fixed. And we want it fixed NOW.

Of course, people will agree and disagree on ways gun violence and mass shootings in America should be resolved. But at the end of the day, simply fighting for a change in our government and society will help make progress--more progress than we've ever had.

For the day I spent at the march, I had chills the entire time. It was humbling to know that thousands upon thousands of other citizens cared about our children like I do. Hopefully, the nationwide (and even worldwide) march showed the U.S. government what the people really want: change in our laws and safety for our children.