The five gifts: discovering hope, healing and strength when disaster strikes

Introduction

Prepping. There is no change without loss, no loss without change ; When you can't change the channel

Self-care in troubling times. Aftermath: survival and self-rescue ; Gas masks and Dom Perignon ; After the cameras leave, the story is not over ; My life with PTSD

Regrouping. The first anniversary: there are good days and bad days and today is one of them ; The second and third waves: financial trauma and institutional betrayal ; Soul vitamins for the long haul ; New strength from ancient wisdom ; Stronger in the broken places

Renewal: welcoming the five gifts. Humility: the first gift ; Patience: the second gift ; Empathy: the third gift ; Forgiveness: the fourth gift ; Growth: the fifth gift

Conclusion

Appendix A: Dr. Laurie's pocket guide to self-care for acute stress

Appendix B: homeopathic remedies for acute stress

Appendix C: resources.