More than 18 months after the tsunami devastated the Indonesian province of Aceh, the survivors are starting life anew, adopting a more philosophical outlook and a determination to move forward in order to cope with the traumatic experience.
“Life is how you take it. We must learn to accept things as they come or we will forever be prisoners of our tragic experience and feel more sorry for ourselves,” says Darnita whose well kept, carpeted, transitional house is equipped with appliances, goblets, fancy plates, bright flowers and family photos smiling down from the wall – all indicating her positive outlook on life.
Darnita, 38, lost her home during the tsunami. Since then, she and her family, like many others, have lived in tents for more than 18 months. (more…)
