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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a school shooting survivor from the 90s.  Everyone experiences and deals with trauma differently.  There is no way to predict how your brother and SIL do and will feel.  Let them take the lead unless they are exhibited self destructive behavior.  Be supportive now, tomorrow, next month, next year, etc., because for many survivors issues don't really appear until later, sometimes years down the road.  And some never have issues at all.

I wouldn't tip toe around your brother, it will make him feel awkward.  Treat him like you normally do.  It is impossible to know what his triggers might be, maybe it would be a balloon popping or car back firing, but maybe not.  For me, it is seeing police cars driving in hot pursuit.  Loud noises don't give me flash backs.

I am very glad your family is safe.  That is something right there to really celebrate.  Give him a giant hug when you see him.  Peace.[/quote]

EMDR can help you overcome the trigger of police cars in pursuit.[/quote]

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