Saturday, November 22, 2008

Even in the darkest places there is hope.

They are survivors. If you don’t have respect for their strength you can’t be of any help. It’s a privilege that they let you in – there’s no reason they should trust you – none. You can’t know their terror – It’s your worst nightmare come true – a nightmare from which you can never awaken. It’s unrelenting. There has been no safety: no one, no time, no thing – all was tainted. Hope was obliterated – time and time again. ...

- Posted inside Del Amo Hospital, Torrance California
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7 comments:

  1. AnaNovember 22, 2008 at 12:17 PM

    Thank you for it posting Susan.

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  2. AnaNovember 22, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    ... for posting it... I meant.

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  3. SynchronicityNovember 22, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    wow...that is some message.

    how are you doing my friend? i need to catch up with you.

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  4. katNovember 22, 2008 at 6:39 PM

    Love this! Good post, Susan!

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  5. Border LifeNovember 22, 2008 at 9:06 PM

    Thank you for this. This should be made into a wallet card for all health-care professionals.

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  6. ImmiNovember 23, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    Awesome message, Susan.

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  7. Polar BearNovember 23, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    Susan,
    Certainly describes our reality.

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