It's been a long time since I have talked much with anyone about the earthquake, and this week I had a few conversations about it. It surprised me how I reacted. First of all, the factual details are fading. My memories of that night and the week that followed are very episodic. There are moments and hours that are extremely vivid, but then the connecting times are a blank. But secondly, the emotional memories are as strong as ever, and I found my heart thumping, my breath coming more quickly, and even feelings of nausea. I started to cry in one of the conversations.
I thought I was past this. I thought I was all better.
5 hours ago
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{{{hugs}}} - some wounds never fully heal. The scars still hurt when they are touched. May God grant you increasing peace, though, as the traumatic event itself recedes further into the past.
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