If there is anyone who can understand what Michael Brown’s family is dealing with since their son’s untimely passing, it is Sybrina Fulton. The mother of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin lost her son just two years ago after being shot by 30-year-old George Zimmerman. Zimmerman was acquitted of second degree murder last July.

In an open letter published by Time Magazine, Fulton expresses her support to the Brown family and understanding of the deeply rooted pain they are both suffering from. Read the emotional letter on the following page.