Fighting for normalcy: Survivors of hurricanes and domestic violence struggle to move on

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith Hurricane Harvey blasting into our state, followed by multiple storms and earthquakes not so far from home, we have been buffeted by constant news coverage bringing feelings of terror and sadness. 

To some degree, we have all experienced trauma which is defined is as “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.”

We have witnessed the damage and devastation that reminded us of our recent Memorial Day and Halloween floods.  Many in our community have likely had flashbacks to that devastating feeling of uncertainty and fear along with our Houston neighbors. We witnessed people lose homes, vehicles, personal belongings and some even lost their lives.  It all floods back to us.