As long as conflict in Bosnia continues, no one can escape its terrible consequences. The people have tried to make their lives as normal as possible. Still, death and despair have become everyday events. Despite increased world involvement, many Bosnians are unable to believe that the hostilities will ever end.

"I used to have hope, but I can no longer believe we will be saved," said Rosa Tutundzic of Sarajevo. "It will just go on until we are dead."

Coping with Despair

Although continuous physical hardships have been difficult to bear, Bosnians have discovered that the battle against hopelessness and depression was even more formidable. Their country has fallen into the hands of enemies who want to destroy it. World leaders are inclined to appease the aggressors. "We have learned to resign ourselves to everything that's happening.... The...