Fear/Vulnerability You may feel that life is out of balance and that the world no longer makes sense. Many victims/ survivors are surprised to find that they feel anxious, fearful, and powerless after the violent death of a loved one. Before the crash, you may have assumed you were safe from crime. Now, you may feel that life is out of balance and that the world no longer makes sense. The part of you that was previously confident and carefree has been damaged. You see the world differently and fear comes with that. We tend to believe that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people. For you, this belief no longer makes sense. Instead you may feel that you and your remaining loved ones are more vulnerable than other people. It is important to work up the cour- age to go out in public, even when it frightens you. Little by little you can overcome your fears.
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