Terrorism can't win.
On
Friday night, horrible events happened in Paris. You'll have heard
all about it, some things that are true, maybe some others that
aren't. Even we, French citizens, struggle to understand it all and
know for sure what did happen and what did not. We don't know exactly
who is dead and who survived, people are missing, families are
suffering. This is something that we did not think would happen last
night - but the threat and atmosphere of non-safety is not new to
those who live in Paris or commute there every day. After the events
of January, we thought things could not sink into horror even more,
but we are reminded now that it can. And will, probably. Let's not
pretend that a war is not going on, it has been going on for a while
before, not only in France but also in other countries who are
fighting against the Islamic state right now. These attacks are the
first success of many other attempts, I'm sure, at wounding the heart
of the country - its people.
I
am sad, I am numb, I feel helpless and my heart aches for all the
people who died, those who lost a loved one in these attacks, or who
are injured and hoping to recover. At the same time, I am so thankful
for still being alive and well, able to think, and write, and stand
firm to oppose the terrifying ideology that lead to these attacks. I
am afraid, so scared that anything could happen again, and that I, or
anybody I know, could be a victim of acts of terrorism. Our
President, François Hollande, has declared that this is war.
Measures will be taken, actions will be done, and us civilians cannot
do anything but stay, support, not lose our minds, and be hopeful.
This is the beginning of tough times, in the whole world. For months
now, we've all felt a shift in how these worldwide conflicts are
going. But eventually, terrorism will lose its strength because
a hateful ideology like that cannot win, it cannot lead the whole
world because we are millions who will stand for freedom, humanity,
respect and love. Today, we are all as one people, as one person, and
if you go in the streets, if you look around, all you'll see is love
and support. As it should. And as it will always be, because
ultimately we can't live in fear and hatred, we don't want to and
we'll fight not to.
I
won't be posting until I'm feeling better, and until France recovers
(if we can recover at all, which is a sad euphemism). I'll just ask
you to spread love, strength, solidarity and, no matter where you
are, stay safe and alert, because we never know what will happen
next. Don't fall into hatred, don't blame Islam. Just live and love.
Let's hope that in the end, everything will be alright and that all
wrongs will be punished.
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Toutes
mes condoléances aux familles des personnes décédées, courage aux
blessés, courage à Paris et à la France, à nous, son peuple, et à
ses dirigeants qui gardent la tête haute. Aux forces de l'ordre qui
nous protègent et qui sont prêtes à agir à tout moment. Gardons
espoir, ayant confiance en l'avenir et ne cédons pas à la
Terreur. La France résiste.
7 commentaires
Amazing post dear! You have a wonderful blog:)
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I wanted to simply delete your comment but you know what, I'm gonna leave it right there, for all people to see how rude and ridiculous this is. You won't gain genuine, interested followers by doing that. Please read my post again and tell me what is amazing about it; I'm still wondering, really.
DeleteThanks Mona, this is much appreciated ♥
ReplyDeleteI was alarmed to when I heard about the news about Paris. Hopefully everyone will be okay although I know most aren't. I hope you and your family too are fine. Sending my prayers to Paris.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
xoxo,
SHAIRA
www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com
Thank you Shaira, my family and I are safe, luckily. These words really mean a lot to us, and all the support we get from all over the world too. ♥
DeleteThe events of Friday are so very sad to say the least. I hope that you, your family and your friends are all okay Julia. Keep safe xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Georgia ♥
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