Red Cross / Red Crescent
Disaster relief, family tracing and emergency help in almost every country.
For people who lived through fires, floods, hurricanes and earthquakes. Talk with people in Mexico who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Mexico circle: Weekly check-in ยท
โA year and a half ago I was exactly where you are. It was the earthquake and the aftershocks and I couldn't see past it. Last weekend I went to a friend's birthday and stayed till the end. You get yourself back in pieces. You're not on your own.โ
โTo whoever needs this: I was in the same place eighteen months ago. It was living with my in laws and I couldn't see past it. I got a new job in April. You get yourself back in pieces.โ
โHey, I know it's early and everything feels upside down. That's normal. I've been through the earthquake and the flood. The first few weeks are the hardest, but you'll find your footing. Accept help when it's offered. Take it slow, day by day. And if you need to talk, I'm here. You're not on your own.โ
โPlease be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder. Telling one person the full tuth helped me more than anything. And talk to someone, even if it's just in here.โ