She bore the weight of these emotions for decades.

Kennedy recommends that parents begin by trying to regulate their own emotions, remind themselves that what they are feeling is valid, and try to access the sturdy part of themselves, however small it feels.

The Turners, who spent time at the homes of two friends in addition to the convention center, were hurtling through a storm of emotions, including a touch of guilt.

“I’ve had people in tears... You can see their emotions are so raw. And then they’ve got their animals. There was one lady whose dog was biting her hand. The stress.”

In the wake of a disaster, a whirlwind of emotions can arise, often catching people off guard.