The article explores the psychological and emotional toll of disasters such as California wildfires. Victims face chaos, grief, and uncertainty, carrying both a sense of loss and the challenge of rebuilding lives. David Kessler, a grief expert, emphasizes that the emotional aftermath lingers long after the immediate danger passes. Stories like that of Kat Robinson-Malone illustrate the complexity of feelings involved—anger, sadness, but also gratitude for supportive communities. The piece underscores the importance of addressing both urgent needs and longer-term emotional support in recovery from such devastating events.
Just because the fire trucks pull away doesn't mean the disaster is over,' said David Kessler, grief expert and author of Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief.
A home is your safe space so there’s that and then layered on top of it is the fact that this is the biggest investment that we have.
There's also just sadness and grief. But there's also immense gratitude for the support of neighbors, friends and others, which made a huge difference.
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