Three People who Overcame Traumatic Events

Most people suffering from mental or any other health complications struggle to beat the odds and recover from the setbacks. One needs to focus and be determined if at all he/she stands a chance recover from such health complications. I have seen many people giving up in life after encountering health issues especially when they don’t have people to offer them both emotional and physical supports. However, there are others who have managed to fight their way back and beat such complications.

I have a close friend who works at military camp who demonstrated impressive determination to recover from post-traumatic stress disorder. He used to narrate how the entire camp was ambushed by terrorists and watched while his fellow soldiers were being butchered mercilessly. Luckily for him, he managed to hide in the pit latrine. After this event, he leaved a stressful life to the extent that he wanted to commit suicide. However, he later developed distress tolerance skills that helped him cope with the situation. He sought out support from the guidance and counseling team while at the same time engaging in social activities. He became a successful footballer and later joined the national team. What a success! What a story! What a comeback!

In another scenario, my classmate lost her two parents and later a brother as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. Her family was staying in Italy when the pandemic spread late in 2019. In 2020, the three family members succumbed to the virus. I remember how she almost developed mental disorder. With the help of counseling department in the city, she started realizing that the disease is not selective but killing anyone. Just like my soldier friend, this students followed all the advices offered during counseling. She made sure that she does not stay isolated until she started smiling again. This was tough, but she made it.

The third example I experienced was a mother who gave birth to a disabled kid. She was in stress because the society could not understand her. However, he sought advice from her church pastor who offered emotional support and prayers. Later, she accepted the situation and today she is happy with her disabled child.