survivor stories
Survivors’ stories – tales of healingMuch less obvious than physical scars – but every bit as real – are the emotional and spiritual scars left by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Like the body, the spirit has remarkable capacity to heal itself if properly cared for. The remarkable stories of tsunami survivors featured in the documentary The Tsunami’s Wake illustrate principles of community trauma healing that apply not just to natural disasters, but to any situation where people are experiencing emotional suffering and trauma. 
HafridaHafrida, a tsunami survivor, hosts a trauma healing radio show in Indonesia, part of an effort by an MCC partner organization, Forum for Humanity and Peoplehood. 
Tiara and MarlianTiara’s mother was killed by the tsunami and her grandmother, Marlian, strives to find ways to fight her own sadness as she cares for Tiara. 
BirBir lost both his parents in the tsunami and struggled with depression for months afterward. A resident of India’s Andaman Islands, he now assists other tsunami survivors. 
The women of TuticorinAfter the tsunami flooded the south Indian village of Tuticorin, women needed ways to bolster their income. Small business cooperatives meet this need but also provide a forum where women can support each other. 
The Tsunami's Wake: TrailerMore than two years after a massive tsunami struck coastal regions of Indonesia, India, and neighboring countries, physical scars remain. |
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