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Posted by Snoozin on December 29, 2004, at 10:49:58
I'm obsessed with reading about this, and its effects are really depressing me again. 80,000 dead and 1000s more missing.
I can't help thinking of how horrible it is for people who have no idea where their family members are, or parents holding on to their kids as tight as they could, only to have them ripped out of their hands by the currents.
Sorry. What a bummer post. :-(
Posted by Angel Girl on December 29, 2004, at 13:56:18
In reply to Tsunami, posted by Snoozin on December 29, 2004, at 10:49:58
> I'm obsessed with reading about this, and its effects are really depressing me again. 80,000 dead and 1000s more missing.
>
> I can't help thinking of how horrible it is for people who have no idea where their family members are, or parents holding on to their kids as tight as they could, only to have them ripped out of their hands by the currents.
>
> Sorry. What a bummer post. :-(
>
snoozinYes, it is a real tragedy. I also know very well about the compulsion to continue to engulf yourself in any news you can get on it. I've done that in the past too with other horrible situations; the hurricanes in the SE states and Carribean a few months ago, The Scott Peterson case, The OJ case, The Paul Bernardo/Karla Holmolka case (Canada), the sniper case on I95 in Virginia, the tragedy of 9/11, etc. It's hard to not get sucked in and even harder to not be negatively affected by it.
May I suggest to try to discipline yourself to a certain amount of time each day that you will involve yourself and try to wean yourself away from it. Sometimes I think stations like CNN that are 24hr news can be harmful to those of us who can easily get hooked on a tragic event, needing to know every single detail. Time would be better spent on prayers for those that are suffering, even making a donation to the Red Cross to feel that you are doing something to help, if even in a small way might help you to feel better.
And above all else, don't feel bad for the loving and caring heart that you have for others.
AG
Posted by Snoozin on December 29, 2004, at 14:13:05
In reply to Re: Tsunami » Snoozin, posted by Angel Girl on December 29, 2004, at 13:56:18
Thank you. That was really sweet. I know I should just step away from the news. Harder for me than you can imagine. I keep CNN news site minimized on my computer at work and check it every 10 minutes or so.
Posted by Angel Girl on December 29, 2004, at 17:59:51
In reply to Re: Tsunami » Angel Girl, posted by Snoozin on December 29, 2004, at 14:13:05
> Thank you. That was really sweet. I know I should just step away from the news. Harder for me than you can imagine. I keep CNN news site minimized on my computer at work and check it every 10 minutes or so.
>snoozin
Oh believe me, I KNOW exactly how hard it is to remove yourself from the news of a tragic event. I've been there many times. I usually do it on TV as opposed to the net. I would take up residence on the sofa, turn on CNN and only tear myself away during a commercial. Fast meals, fast bathroom breaks. I call it addiction but yet I couldn't seem to tear myself away from it, even though I would hear the same thing repeatedly.
AG
Posted by Cass on December 29, 2004, at 18:14:56
In reply to Re: Tsunami » Snoozin, posted by Angel Girl on December 29, 2004, at 17:59:51
I've had a fear of tsunamis since I was a young girl. I'm not watching much coverage of the tragedy for that reason. The helplessness and hopelessness of being swept out to sea by a current of water that no one can stop is too horrifying. The ocean, like all of nature, is indifferent to our fear or suffering. It's so impersonal. Being the victim of a tsunami seems like the epitome of powerlessness.
Posted by jay on December 30, 2004, at 14:34:26
In reply to Tsunami, posted by Snoozin on December 29, 2004, at 10:49:58
> I'm obsessed with reading about this, and its effects are really depressing me again. 80,000 dead and 1000s more missing.
>
> I can't help thinking of how horrible it is for people who have no idea where their family members are, or parents holding on to their kids as tight as they could, only to have them ripped out of their hands by the currents.
>
> Sorry. What a bummer post. :-(
>Yes, it is *horrible* (doesn't quite describe) what happened, but there ARE things and ways you can help with. First off...check my article and links below...and all of the major players are saying *cold hard cash* is what is needed...not blankets or anything like that. With money, they can buy whatever they want to from anywhere in the world, and there are tons of millions of things they need to buy. Also, they have to rebuild the infrastructure, everything from power grids to roads, sewers (for clean drinking water), etc. Hope that helps..as there is "a lot" we can do. Hope is Eternal...don't forget that.
Best and Peace,
Jay
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