Or, incidents that once seemed to be a catastrophe will be only minor aggravations because you have already survived the worst. Your faith may be shaken. You may find it impossible to trust strangers. You may feel that laws you thought were designed to protect you are really designed to protect criminals. You may wonder if the victim has any rights.
Most survivors heal slowly.
Meaning comes back into their daily activities. The find people to stand by them and give them support. Some find sensitivity for others they never experienced before. Most find joy in the treasured memories of their loved ones. Many join others who want to carry on the vigil for all of those who have died as the result of violence.