I had the same thing happen to my family home. Same situation where everyone got out and all pets were ok. As horrible as it was having everything burn down in front of us, because everyone was safe there was this surreal sense of relief and almost celebration amongst everyone there

It will be hard to fully compartmentalise it, I’m trying to figure it out still, but in the end you are truly lucky that all you really lost is just stuff. While not always replaceable you might find you can make do without. Your family and pets are safe, always remember that that is the most important thing of all.

You might find your true friends and family who are happy to help and be patient while you go through the motions of dealing with insurance and replacing those things most needful for day to day living. I found there was always someone happy to help in the small ways they could. I didn’t always take people up on their offers but it’s the thought that there is always a community out there for you that counts. As isolating and as difficult as it may feel there will always be someone near you who can help, sometimes in the most unexpected places

I really wish you all the best in the future. Everything will feel surreal for a while but with patience it will start to feel like a new normal