My Trauma on Earthquakes

February 22, 2022

It was a fine Saturday morning. The people in the house were busy doing their different chores. I was attending the water that I boil while my two little cousins were watching their favorite morning show. My grandmother was at our little store and my Aunt Judy, who is a PWD (person with disability), was at the bathroom. Everyone was minding their different businesses. When the kettle was whistling, I poured it in the thermos. When suddenly my barefoot felt like the ground was grumbling. Few seconds passed, we felt that the ground was shaking. I thought that it was just a quick shake like I used to feel every earthquake. But the shake still continued and it became stronger. Everyone, including me got panicked. I hurriedly get my two little cousins outside our house. Their mother was already there. Then, I remember my grandmother. She was still inside our store. She was shouting frantically. I ran back in our house and quickly get my grandmother. I was already shaking and felt like my knees started to lose its strength. But I fought what I felt because I need to rescue my grandmother. We ran outside where there is an open area. Unfortunately, we got stuck at the street for there were many people and the way was already zero visibility. We can't see a thing because of the dusts that came from the old building just across from our house.

I held my grandmother tight as we dock and cover our head. I heard everyone in the street shouting out of fear. There were children crying loudly. I was already trembling and on the verge of crying. I thought that maybe it was my day. I was worried that our house might fall for it was made of light materials. At the same time, I was also worried for my sister because she was at her work on that moment. Thankfully the quake stopped after a few minutes. We were all relieved. Then I realized that I didn't see my Aunt Judy. I left my grandmother in our neighbor and went in our house. I discovered that my Aunt Judy was stuck inside the bathroom. She was shouting for help for she can't open the door. I hurriedly helped her and when I successfully opened the door, I saw her whey-faced. She was crying and quivering. I helped her changed her clothes. Then, I noticed that our floor has a long crack because of the earthquake. Our things and displays including our TV were all destroyed and broken. Everything in the house was a mess. We didn't go in our house right away for there were still aftershocks and it was a little bit strong. So, we opted to stay temporarily in the street until the aftershocks faded.

Why I share this experience of mine? It is because last night we felt that the earth was shaken here in our place. I already have trauma when it comes to earthquake because of that experience. I was nervous last night when I felt the shake. I called out my partner and hurriedly picked my daughter who was busy watching videos and run outside our house. Good thing the earthquake did not lasted for long. When the shake was gone, I felt nervous and my body became weak. I was trembling and my partner handed me a glass of water. Ever since I knew that our place has a big fault line (I don't know if it is connected to the one they called The Big One) I am always worried everytime I feel the ground shake. I pray that that day won't come.

Happy Two's day everyone. I know my article today is kinda not a good vibe, I hope this will not affect your beautiful day. They say today is a good day for manifesting. So lets manifest our goals dreams to come true. Have a good day fellas and be safe always.

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