[Storyteller.]

Hey Becky.

What happened is absolutely horrible, and it's understandable that you'd be feeling the way you are. I don't think you're overreacting, and I think it could really help to talk to a good counsellor. What your family has gone through is scary and stressful, and having someone non-judgemental to talk to about it can help you get through it. It sucks that your friends aren't being much help, but like you said they may just be unable to understand what's happened. Is there perhaps one friend you're closer to, whom you could approach individually and talk to? Or maybe you could try talking to your parents - they lived through the same nightmare you did, after all. Whatever you do, remember that you're not alone, and that it's not going to help to pretend to be stoic and hold everything in.

Take care.