If you know a person who recently had a traumatic experience, you can help them bounce back. Reach out to them. Don’t force them to talk; just let them know you will be there whenever they are ready to open up. You don’t have to be somber all the time around them—in fact, showing a sense of humor can help some survivors cope better with their feelings. Don’t take it personally if they prefer not to talk to you about the trauma; sometimes people need to feel like life goes on, and they can have normal relationships that aren’t defined by their post-traumatic stress disorder.