Surviving a Family Crisis
by Alison Griswold Blanchet
by Alison Griswold Blanchet
A month or so ago, my family packed a few changes of clothes, our insurance docs and passports and a jar of peanut butter into the back of our Honda CRV and drove about an hour and a half inland to ride out Hurricane Matthew. At the time the storm was a measly Category 1 and we truly believed we’d be back home in a day, after a minor inconvenience of a mandatory evacuation.
The next morning, we woke up in our hotel, logged into the weather channel and watched as one of the strongest hurricanes in history barreled towards our front yard. A few hours later we saw the first picture of our house with only half a roof remaining and realized that we might not be returning home that evening after all.
Our families’ routines, traditions and habits have been disrupted, but in the midst of this we’ve found comfort in our faith and community through:
Unfortunately, we know that life will have moments of worry. We are bound to encounter natural disasters, illness, financial stress and loss. Our faith, family and community can provide support so that when these moments come, we are not alone.
For additional help during a time of crisis:
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
https://billygraham.org/story/5-ways-you-can-respond-in-times-of-crisis/
https://www.hudexchange.info/housing-and-homeless-assistance/
https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/how-to-help-families-in-a-crisis/