What I had connfirmed today

[orek]

However, it just hit me. It really was that bad.
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It's good to have the confirmation, very validating--even as it probably strikes a chord of shock with the amplification of the reality of it all. I haven't had confirmation on the level of media attention, but even so I have found any shred of outside confirmation of any sort both exciting and horrifying. Mostly it has helped fill in pieces of the puzzle. So I'm glad for you, and I hope you can be proud you survived such a sick small town and give yourselves some extra nurturing as the confirmation gets processed. Take care--orek