Resilience Lessons: You are not alone
You Are Not Alone — Let’s Heal and Rebuild Together
When the floods came to through the Hill Country, I was thinking about my tennis being rained out. I was thinking about fireworks. Sure, my garage floods when we get heavy rain, but I didn’t expect the roads by my house to be flooded. I didn’t expect the under carriage of my car. Our community was shocked and saddened to hear about the tragedy in Kerrville. Two weeks ago, my nephew was playing a tennis tournament at the HEB Tennis center in Kerrville. That’s close to home.
Kerrville flooding shook our sense of safety. Whether you experienced direct loss or were simply overwhelmed by the crisis, what you’re feeling is real and valid. When the waters rose in Kerrville, they didn’t just flood roads, homes, and parks—they disrupted lives. The recent flooding has tested our community’s strength in every way, from physical endurance to emotional fortitude. And yet, as the skies cleared and the river receded, something remarkable emerged: resilience.
This is your reminder: You are resilient. And you are not alone.
Here’s how you can start reclaiming calm, even in the middle of uncertainty:
- Create tiny grounding rituals each day.
- Reach out and talk about your experience.
- Focus on one small task you can do.
- Let others help you.
The Power of Community
In the face of devastation, Kerrville showed its heart. Neighbors helped neighbors, strangers became family, and local organizations mobilized faster than ever. Volunteers with muddy boots and open arms showed up to clear debris, deliver meals, and offer comfort. Churches, shelters, and businesses opened their doors and their hearts.
This is what resilience looks like—not just bouncing back, but coming together to rise stronger.
The Emotional Toll—And How We Heal
Resilience isn’t just about rebuilding walls—it’s about tending to the invisible cracks inside us.
- The anxiety of rushing water where calm once lived.
- The loss of irreplaceable memories.
- The helplessness of watching nature undo what we’ve built.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward, you are not alone. Healing after a natural disaster takes time. It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to cry, to feel angry, or to feel numb. These are all valid responses to trauma.
But healing begins when we reach out—to friends, to support groups, to counselors, to faith, and to ourselves.
Finding Hope in the Aftermath
Every sandbag placed, every donation given, every hug shared has helped stitch our town back together.
- Children’s laughter returning to the parks.
- Local businesses reopening their doors.
- Families finding temporary housing and rebuilding day by day.
These are the moments where resilience takes root.
How to Support or Seek Help
If you’re in a position to give, consider donating to local relief funds, volunteering with organizations, or simply checking in on a neighbor.
🌿 Resilience doesn’t mean doing it all on your own—it means allowing yourself to be held when you can’t stand, and standing up again when you’re ready.