(Radio France) The second week of witness evidence from those who survived the attack on the Bataclan music venue has been full of grief, guilt and the seemingly endless struggle to turn the page emotionally. One young woman told two anecdotes, one grim, one heartening.
The president of the special criminal court, Jean-Louis Périès, frequently asks witnesses about the help they have had, or continue to have, from psychologists or psychiatrists specialising in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Most of those who escaped grave physical injury on the night have indeed accepted such assistance. Many say they have been greatly helped. Others are less sure.
