ameal moore: you feel that you are vulnerable. and not only in a situation where we found ourselves, but you know that if someone really wanted to do you harm, they could. laura pearson: i'm real hypersensitive about my surroundings, ere i am, who's around me, where i park my car, you know, sit with your back to a wall always. look and notice where all the openings are. and that's the first blush when i walk into a room, every time i go somewhere. which is kind of... you know, my life has just changed. so you guys got a break from school, huh? some changes that result from trauma can be surprisingly positive. ameal moore: i feel very grateful for life, even, now, for that experience. and that may sound foolish, but i think i'm a better individual today for having gone through that experience. i believe i'm stronger. i believe i appreciate people more. i understand the importance of relationships, the importance of expressing to people your feeling that you care about them, that you're concerned about them. laura pearson: now i don