Speical Feature
Recovery & Re-growth Mentally & Spiritually
by Pamela Aloia & Michael Aloia
Catastrophe, to some degree or another, happens to us all, often and usually, at the most inopportune times. These unannounced moments of mishap tend to place life, as we know it presently, in a state of chaos and dis‐ ruption. Though the moments of initial impact from the upheaval dissolve with time, it is the aftermath and how it affects the mental and spiritual states of the individual that have the potential to take a major toll on anyone if not properly addressed or adequately han‐
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dled.
Catastrophe can be caused by an abrupt event or a series of events lead‐ ing up to a final blowout. After the event, an individual may consistently attempt to cope with the aftermath. In some cases this individual may seem as though they are adjusting fine on the surface, despite an undercurrent of unresolved emotions. The individual(s) realizes that things will not ever be the same again, and a partial or total redef‐ inition of self, priorities, and life pur‐
pose may occur.
With any life disturbance, modifica‐ tion and adaptation may be required to achieve the status quo that was known prior to the catastrophic incident. This adjustment should be expected but may often be neglected as we attempt to recover. Many of us are completely capable of regaining that status quo depending on many psychological, emotional, and mental factors. However, there exists the percentage of individuals who struggle for the nor‐
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