Well Gina, as I said, my name is George and I'm going to help you as best I can. But, first things first, any physical injuries, anything that needs medical attention? How about just something to eat or drink? >> No, no I'm fine. [COUGH] Thank you. Why did this happen? I mean, why my house? If you look at my neighbor's house, it's completely untouched, so how's mine gone? >> Doesn't seem fair, does it? Gina, perhaps if I can help you the best I possibly can. It would help to just get a sense of what you've been through. Maybe, can you just tell me what happened? >> I was home when the storm hit. My neighbor called because she was worried that I was home. And because she kept insisting that I go to her house, I went. Because at the time I was convinced that nothing could happen to my house. So, I, I waited with my neighbor and her husband in their home, we ended up having some drinks, to pass the time and lift our spirits. [LAUGH] We really had no clue what was happening to the rest of the houses in the neighborhood. Until we heard what sounded like waves. And then wood snapping. I went to the window and I watched the tree came down on my house, and it crushed it completely. And I watched as the water washed away what was left of my home. After that I shut down, I just stood for a long time looking at the spot where my house had been. >> We spend our whole lives trying to control the things around us. And then nature comes along and in a heartbeat reminds us, we're not in control. I've been to a lot of disasters in my life and I'll tell you, each one leaves me feeling humbled. >> Well, it humbled me when it took my home. >> Speaking of it, your home, we need to find a place for you to stay. Where have you been staying since the storm surge? >> Oh, thanks, but I'm staying with my aunt. >> Mm-hm. >> She has a house about 20 minutes away. [LAUGH] She lives by herself so she's enjoying the company. >> Mm-hm. >> She said I can stay as long as I want. >> Mm-hm. >> Hm, Gina seems pretty animated and task focused. She seems ready and even eager to return to her home and look through the remains for her personal effects. >> So it sounds like you're going to go back to the home site, and my sense is that's going to take a lot of energy. How are you feeling? >> Well I think I was, I was in shock at first, and then I got mad. Because why is my house gone and my neighbor's fine? >> Right. >> But coming back and seeing, even talking with you, I mean it's really helpful, it's really nice to have someone here. >> Mm-hm. >> It helps me feel less depressed. >> Depression is a fairly common reaction to situations like this. But just because it's common doesn't mean it's okay. So can you tell me what depression feels like for you? >> I mean of course it's common. I mean there must be a lot of people around here who are depressed right? After losing everything they have, how else are you supposed to feel? >> Mm-hm. But just because it's common, doesn't mean it's okay. And people experience depression in different ways. So, I'm curious as to how you're experiencing it. >> Sad. Empty I guess. Like something's missing. >> So, an empty, hollow kind of feeling. Any physical reactions? How is your sleep, how is your appetite? >> I'm eating fine. My aunt's feeding me. She says I need all the energy I can get. >> Hm. >> And, you know, it's strange but I'm sleeping pretty well, too. Same as usual. >> Mm-hm. >> You know, I'm an optimist, so I know this will pass. It's, it's just like that song the sun will come out tomorrow. The sun will come out tomorrow, it's just hard right now, but I really just feel like I need to get back to my house and see what I can save. I mean, I feel like it'll help me feel better and, and like I'm doing something to help myself.