Rebuilding their lives
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Abdul Fowser (right), 29, was caught in the tsunami while fishing and had a mental breakdown shortly after, during which he had to be tied up to keep him from hurting himself, his young wife, and four children. The village leaders brought in a traditional healer, Latif (next to Fowser ), who demanded items for his ceremony such flowers, special kinds of roots and earth, spices, perfumed oils, curry, and meats.
Irrakkakandi, Sri Lanka
Abdul Fowser (right), 29, was caught in the tsunami while fishing and had a mental breakdown shortly after, during which he had to be tied up to keep him from hurting himself, his young wife, and four children. The village leaders brought in a traditional healer, Latif (next to Fowser ), who demanded items for his ceremony such flowers, special kinds of roots and earth, spices, perfumed oils, curry, and meats.
(Globe Staff Photo / Dina Rudick)