Family Communication

Dear all,

I implore you as a trauma therapist: PLEASE try to differentiate between emotions and actions.

It is surely, definitely, humanly ok to feel a mix of sadness, fear, anger and more. But, for your wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you, it is very important that you take care of yourself. Eat well, try to feel the sun, have a cold bath and enjoy it, hug someone you love, stay away from television for a while and sleep well.

Doing this does not mean that you are not angry, afraid or sad. It does not mean that you are insensitive. You need to take care of yourselves now so you can minimize the traumatic impact of this event on you, and you are able to later channel your feelings into constructive action, especially against those responsible.