Mother of twins Claire Zammit Xuereb has spoken publicly of her feelings, nearly four years since her husband was murdered in their flat during a struggle with an intruder, who also died.

In a Facebook post she noted that the intruder was a victim of war who had seen his own parents being killed with knives, in front of his own eyes as a child. He carried this pain through his entire life until one day it manifested itself and consequently, her own family became the new victims.

"If we, the victims and the effected families do not stop the horrible devastation and rage that was shed upon us, the world will be a very sad and horrible place to live in," she said.

"The anger will keep growing and the ripple effects of it will become unstoppable. The only way to stop this war that's going on, is to educate ourselves to replace this anger with empathy and love.

"Absorbing the pain is not easy. It is the most difficult task to do as humans but not impossible. With a lot of support, care and love, it is possible."

She said she is writing a book on this subject, addressing the magnitude of the pain a person and his family endures when facing such devastation, with an aim to help others deal with their own pain.

"If pain is not healed from its roots, the pain will grow exponentially and will take control."

"I want to serve as a living example, to make a stand to stop this war and bring about peace instead. Where there is a will, there is a way, no matter how big or small it is xxx"