Returning To Normal After A Family Emergency

Family emergencies can upturn our lives in seconds. Whether you’ve lost your job, or you’ve lost someone dear to you, or you’ve been flooded out of the house and have a big mess to deal with, the resulting stress can have a knock on effect. But when the dust has settled and you’ve got the chance to return to normal, it can be hard to move on in the way you’d really like to. 

You’ve had a lot of change in your life, and it can feel weird trying to backtrack. However, making sure you have a safe fondation to move on with is essential. And that’s why we’ve collected some tips; if you’re ready to make a plan for the future, here are the top things to do. 

You just need to sit down and make a plan before you do anything else. (Pexels Image – CC0 Licence)

Put Together a Budget

One of the main things we worry about after an emergency is our finances – you’ve probably had to use up your savings due to recent events and now you’re left without a safety net. Which means making a new emergency fund is the first step. 

If you’re able to put away anything right now, be sure to do so, but try to aim for around 20% of your monthly budget. It’s the fastest way to build your savings back up without costing you too much. 

Make a Claim

If what happened to you and your family was an accident, or was an issue that you couldn’t stop and was simply not your fault, there’s a good chance you’ve got a claim to make. And whether you have insurance in place and could get a financial boost from it, or you want to get in touch with a lawyer’s office like Norton Peskett to claim some helpful compensation, now’s a very good time to do so. 

After all, you’ve had some time to clear your head, and it’ll be much easier to build a case right now if need be. The incident will still be fresh in your mind and you’ll be able to recall facts about it, but even if you feel you’re not quite ready to face something like this, you have around three years from the date it occurred to get in touch with a lawyer. 

Don’t Be Afraid to Speak Up

What happened might have been incredibly traumatic, and not just for you. As such, it’s key to feel able to talk about what happened, as well as make space for your family members to do as well. 

A group therapy session could be just what you need here, or one on one sessions for you and your kids could pave the way to feeling like a family again. Whatever support you need, it’s out there, and you should never be afraid to reach out for it. Even if you feel that what happened wasn’t that bad, you’re still perfectly allowed to talk about it.