It is important to develop connections with other people so that support systems are in place when tragedy occurs. Research has shown that social support is the most important factor in surviving life-threatening experiences. Church families, neighborhood groups, support groups, friends and family all have their place in this arena. Acknowledge the need for justice. Justice is not the same as revenge.
Justice springs from love even for our enemies.
Revenge springs from an angry, murderous heart. The end result may be similar but the motives are entirely different. Justice demands an internal strength that will not accept a victim mentality, but which will fight for what is perceived to be right. Victims relate to life from a fear-based mind. Fighters relate from a position of love, power and sound thinking.