How terribly and just plain bloody awful. 1,200 deaths confirmed so far and thousands more missing. Entire towns destroyed, many while stunned residents watched from the safety of higher ground. People crowded into shelters, many of which lack heat and sufficient food and water for everyone, but at least provide some respite from the bitter cold ( Read more... )

I got this from captainpixie.

Originally posted by dr_is_in at Copied via quite a few other places.....not sure of the original source...

*I am the girl kicked out of her home because I confided in my mother that I am a lesbian.

*I am the person who is afraid of telling his loving Christian parents he loves another male.

*I am the prostitute working the streets ( Read more... )

This is absolutely horrible. To my flist and anyone else who may be reading, if you or your loved ones are being affected by it, I am so terribly sorry. I'm hoping and praying that you are safe and OK.