Smoke and ash are in the air, and so is survivor's guilt, leaving many unsure how to act or grieve. While survivor's guilt can cause grief and shame, it is also, say experts, a sign of empathy.

The actress revealed she had to evacuate her home on her Jan. 9 birthday and urged people to donate and help those affected by the wildfires as her "birthday wish."

Nina Dobrev admitted she's been feeling "survivor's guilt" after her home "made it" amid the rapid and going devastation stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires. "It's been such a tragic time in Los Angeles recently,

The Vampire Diaries star evacuated her home while fires raged earlier this month, but has since returned to discover the building has survived the disaster. Addressing fans on Instagram on Monday, she revealed,

I have been absolutely sick to my stomach with all the destruction and devastation that these fires have caused," the actress said on Instagram as she made an emotional plea to her followers to help t