The problem with the world is that we draw our family circle too
small. Another problem with the world is exposure to violent
acts and terrorism. Daily, and everywhere, there exist large
numbers of innocent victims of terror who are rebuilding their
lives. Whether they’ve suffered at the hands of an individual, a
gang or a government, most of these people did nothing to
provoke the injury except that they happened to be in the wrong
place at a very bad time. Such suffering creates a strong memory
and impacts both victims and those who love them. Facing life
with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is constant. Finding
the resilience to move forward on one’s own can feel nearly
impossible. Giving a “normal” life to victims after a terrorist
attack is the goal of an organization that began in Jerusalem 10
years ago and grew across the United Kingdom, Canada and the
United States. With headquarters in Israel, it is One Family.
One Family is the result of the concern of a girl named Michal
Belzberg from Jerusale