Which recovery issue is listed for survivors?

• A. Re-establishing trust
• B. Forgetting the event entirely
• C. Replacing friends
• D. Denying feelings

Answer: (A)

Healing after trauma hinges on re-establishing trust. Survivors often become wary and hesitant to rely on others, which can make it hard to seek help, share experiences, or form healthy relationships. Rebuilding trust—both in others and in oneself—lets a person accept support, engage in treatment, and create safe, respectful connections that are essential for recovery. The other possibilities don’t align with how healing typically progresses: forgetting the event entirely isn’t realistic and doesn’t reflect the ongoing process of healing; replacing friends isn’t a recognized recovery goal; denying feelings is a common defense, but not the constructive path to healing.