Post by Ngozi Ezi-Ashi (@CoreWellnessNg)

Day 9
To cope with her grief, Amina started acting out with aggressive behaviors, using them as a way to release some of the overwhelming emotions she was experiencing. She also struggled with sleep, frequently had nightmares, and often asked questions like “What if?” and “If only…”—common expressions of a child’s attempt to make sense of tragedy. Ultimately, Amina even blamed herself for the accident, carrying a burden of guilt.

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