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The emotional scars ran deep. For many survivors, the trauma of losing loved ones shattered their faith and sense of security. Father Udah Raj, an assistant priest at the time, recounts how the community initially saw the disaster as divine punishment. However, he and others worked tirelessly to help the community understand that suffering was not punishment from God but an event to be endured and overcome.
He emphasized the importance of resilience, urging survivors to see the tragedy as a second chance at life rather than a punishment. Many who lost family members—sometimes all their children—faced lifelong grief, yet others found strength through faith and community support.