how to help my niece having a trauma!
By mrcupid21
@mrcupid21 (200)
Philippines
August 11, 2010 6:53pm CST
i was soo pissed of with my self when ive seen my niece soo scared.. like it burst me out of tears everytime i see her face. last tuesday she was hold up and the holdappers put a gun on her head.. my niece is only 12 years old.... huhuh now she is afraid of people.. everytime i talked to her she seemed soo cautious and shock! huhuhuh
6 responses
@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
11 Aug 10
Your niece may need professional counseling. Maybe they could help her work through the emotional trauma she endured. My aunt got mugged in broad daylight once and was seriously wounded as well. She has been able to work through the fears, but it took some time and she is older too. (she's in her 70's)
@kathyglim (183)
• Philippines
12 Aug 10
I second your suggestion. She needs a professional to talk about it. Trauma is difficult to anyone. I sought professional assistance when my kid got traumatize when her pre school teacher locked her inside their room. I only knew it when I observed my kid doesn't want to be left alone more so with closed draws. She looked like a scared cow, running to find an open space. She is better now, thanks God. I pray your niece gets better and over come her trauma.
@choconut (297)
• Philippines
12 Aug 10
let her open up, give her time to adjust with her trauma before letting her go out of the house. And also if you can go with her when she goes to school and fetching her after school so she'll feel safe. Then if she's well adjusted she can go on her own bit by bit, just don't rush her.
God bless (",)
@bwaybaby (903)
• United States
12 Aug 10
You should make sure she's getting the professional help she needs. You also should be there to support her. It will take time for her to recover from what happened to her. Don't be upset with yourself- that won't make anything better. Just try to be supportive.
@hera_alhambra (193)
• Philippines
12 Aug 10
im so sorry for what happened to your niece. as of now, i think it would be better to have someone with her whenever she goes out. she needs to feel secure again when she goes in public. also give her the strength and motivation to go on with her life, tell her that she is strong and sometimes bad things happen in life but that should not stop her from living. if she really could not cope, then its best to send her to an expert. i hope your niece will be better in time. :)
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
12 Aug 10
That's a shame. You can bring her to a professional and get her checked up. I suggest you do this as soon as possible cuz this may have an impact when she grows up.
@vjenkins86 (1478)
• United States
11 Aug 10
That is terrible. Your poor niece. My heart goes out to her and your family. The only advice I can give you is to be there for her and she might need to see someone to talk it through. Again, my heart goes to your family.
