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This week has been just so dam sad. But my sadness is nothing compared to that of my daughter in law and my grandkids. You see Vanessa Robinson http://www.optuszoo.com.au/news/149558/heater-killed-two-young-boys.html is my daughter in laws sister. Those closest to Vanessa knew right from the start that there is no way she would harm her children, but a whole community turned on this young woman in her greatest hour of need. Prefering to think the worst. So badly was she mistreated that when taken to hospital suffering the the affects of gas inhalation, that she was left untreated for 10hrs without even a drink of water, because they all thought she was a child killer. She had police in her face, while she was distraught and disorientated, demanding to know why she 'did it'. She was not allowed contact with anyone in her time of deep distress, she was totally isolated from friends and family. Then she was moved to Melbourne. Still family couldn't get to see her. The rumors got worse and the media had her tried and convicted. Some people even said it would have been good if she had died.
Now the truth is out, a faulty gas heater killed the children and nearly took Vanessas life as well. Now a whole family and extended family have to try and put their lives back together after this tragedy. My sadness for them all especially my daughter in law and my grandchildren is overwheling, I cannot even begin to imagine how Vanessa and Scott and their parents and the rest of the family is feeling.
But what saddens me most is the GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT mentality. Thank God that Vanessa had people fighting for her and believing in her. Imagine how it would be for someone who didn't.
Vanessa has develped fluid on the lungs, and has some kidney problems and has to have an operation to have a permanent stint. I cannot help but wonder had she been given treatment immediately would she not be quite so bad.
How does one deal with such overwhelming grief?