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She blew in on a deadly rampage a couple of days before September. That day changed my life, its a day that I will always remember. I used to be a strong, god fearing, mother of three, But Katrina took all of the strength within me. She warned us she was coming; her destruction rang true. I had nowhere to go, my only choice was to see it through. And see it I did, with eyes filled with fear. She ripped off my roof and shrieked Katrina's here! I cradled my children and fled to a nearby closet, While Katrina ravaged my house like I owed her a debt. It only lasted a short time, but it felt never ending. And to think, this was only the beginning. Streets were congested with contaminated water, bodies were afloat. Three life threatening days passed and finally we were sent a boat. As the man moved quickly and began to count the line, We realized there was only enough room for two of mine. I lost everything, now I'm separated from my children too. There was nothing me nor the government could do. While the world lived comfortably our lives were full of despair. We were dehydrated and dying, it felt like no one cared. It took six gut wrenching days for our family to reunite. And I must admit, we put up one hell of a fight! We now live in an unwelcoming and unfamiliar place. It's like everything we once were had been erased. Everything became memories and a painful reality took it's toll. I've felt Katrina's wrath, and it has swallowed my soul.
