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TRUTH
From a high school girl living in Minami-Soma City of Fukushima
The most disastrous earthquake on record hit northern Japan
Harsh natural threats have suddenly stripped off our daily life
However,
It was not the end of disaster
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
It became uncontrollable due to the hit of the earthquake and tsunami
The worst accident of nuclear power plant in human history is going on
Please help us!
I am a high school girl
Living in Minami-Soma City of Fukushima
The tsunami killed my fellow students a lot
Some of my friends lost their parents
My dearest friend cannot evacuate her area
Because her family have no gas to run away
I cannot do anything
But just to encourage her
Sending e-mail or talking over the phone
My friend has been fighting her rising panic
Because of an incredible sensation of fear for radiation
But now she is deeply depressed
She seems to have given up everything in despair
She is only sixteen years old
And she is now prepared to die
She feels the death approaching her stealthily
Even if she could survive
She has to live on
With a fear of radiation
The state, politicians,
Mass-medias, so-called experts--
All of them are our enemies
They are lying about everything
About the nuclear plant disaster
TVs are now broadcasting too little
They are repeatedly showing tsunami scenes
Their interviews are too insensitive
They express insincere and empty condolences
An abhorrent politician insulted us
He dared to describe the catastrophe with outrageous words
"I really do think this is Divine Punishment"
Politicians, you should offer your salaries
Spend all your savings on the affected people
Stop lavish extravagance
And let the affected people live!
You are just bossing around
Looking from a remote vantage point
Come down to the affected areas
And try hard to save the people
We feel like...we are absolute outcasts
Fukushima will be segregated in settlements
We are absolutely abandoned
We will be killed by the state!
We--the people in the affected areas
Never forgive the state for abandoning us
Forever and ever...and keep condemning it!
The people who read this
Please listen to me
I want you to know how hard it is
You never know when to lose your loved ones
Please imagine your dearest one
Smiling beside you
And suddenly passes away
Please care about your loved ones
And love them more than ever
Schools where you spent your vernal years
Have now turned to morgues
Dead people are lying down cold and still
In gym where you enjoyed a lot of sports
How can I let the people know the truth?
As many people as I can...
But I will be grateful
If someone would read this
After much thinking
I took this opportunity to write my feelings
I am sorry
And thank you.
From a high school girl living in Minami-Soma City of Fukushima
The most disastrous earthquake on record hit northern Japan
Harsh natural threats have suddenly stripped off our daily life
However,
It was not the end of disaster
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
It became uncontrollable due to the hit of the earthquake and tsunami
The worst accident of nuclear power plant in human history is going on
Please help us!
I am a high school girl
Living in Minami-Soma City of Fukushima
The tsunami killed my fellow students a lot
Some of my friends lost their parents
My dearest friend cannot evacuate her area
Because her family have no gas to run away
I cannot do anything
But just to encourage her
Sending e-mail or talking over the phone
My friend has been fighting her rising panic
Because of an incredible sensation of fear for radiation
But now she is deeply depressed
She seems to have given up everything in despair
She is only sixteen years old
And she is now prepared to die
She feels the death approaching her stealthily
Even if she could survive
She has to live on
With a fear of radiation
The state, politicians,
Mass-medias, so-called experts--
All of them are our enemies
They are lying about everything
About the nuclear plant disaster
TVs are now broadcasting too little
They are repeatedly showing tsunami scenes
Their interviews are too insensitive
They express insincere and empty condolences
An abhorrent politician insulted us
He dared to describe the catastrophe with outrageous words
"I really do think this is Divine Punishment"
Politicians, you should offer your salaries
Spend all your savings on the affected people
Stop lavish extravagance
And let the affected people live!
You are just bossing around
Looking from a remote vantage point
Come down to the affected areas
And try hard to save the people
We feel like...we are absolute outcasts
Fukushima will be segregated in settlements
We are absolutely abandoned
We will be killed by the state!
We--the people in the affected areas
Never forgive the state for abandoning us
Forever and ever...and keep condemning it!
The people who read this
Please listen to me
I want you to know how hard it is
You never know when to lose your loved ones
Please imagine your dearest one
Smiling beside you
And suddenly passes away
Please care about your loved ones
And love them more than ever
Schools where you spent your vernal years
Have now turned to morgues
Dead people are lying down cold and still
In gym where you enjoyed a lot of sports
How can I let the people know the truth?
As many people as I can...
But I will be grateful
If someone would read this
After much thinking
I took this opportunity to write my feelings
I am sorry
And thank you.
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TRUTH: A LETTER FROM A HIGH SCHOOL GIRL LIVING IN FUKUSHIMA
The gripping and heartfelt message from a high school girl living in Minami-Soma City, Fukushima, captures the pain and despair following the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami of March 2011, leading to one of the worst nuclear disasters in history at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The girl describes not only the immediate devastation but also the long-term emotional and psychological toll it takes on her and her community.
In her letter, she recounts tragic losses - many friends and classmates perished, while others have become orphans due to the disaster. She highlights her efforts to support a dear friend who, trapped in her area without essential supplies, struggles with rising panic and an overwhelming fear of radiation. This personal perspective reveals the harrowing realities for many who survived the initial disaster but continue to face indifference from officials and neglect in the aftermath.
She articulates her frustration with politicians and media, accusing them of insensitivity and distortion of truth. Her plea for solidarity resonates strongly, calling for compassion and genuine action from those in power, urging them to remember the human cost behind statistics and headlines. She writes, “We feel like... we are absolute outcasts,” capturing the profound isolation experienced by survivors, as their region was effectively segregated from the rest of the country.
The message is clear: this disaster is not just an event in history but a continuing struggle for those affected. The girl's longing for recognition of their plight and the pain of living with uncertainty and fear is palpable.
This letter is a stark reminder of the need for awareness and empathy in the face of disaster, challenging all of us to consider the struggles of those who endure traumas beyond those we see in media reports.
If you're interested in sharing your thoughts or experiences related to this topic, please feel free to engage in the discussion below; every story contributes to the broader understanding of resilience in the face of adversity.
Let's also connect on other threads related to disaster response and recovery efforts!
The gripping and heartfelt message from a high school girl living in Minami-Soma City, Fukushima, captures the pain and despair following the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami of March 2011, leading to one of the worst nuclear disasters in history at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The girl describes not only the immediate devastation but also the long-term emotional and psychological toll it takes on her and her community.
In her letter, she recounts tragic losses - many friends and classmates perished, while others have become orphans due to the disaster. She highlights her efforts to support a dear friend who, trapped in her area without essential supplies, struggles with rising panic and an overwhelming fear of radiation. This personal perspective reveals the harrowing realities for many who survived the initial disaster but continue to face indifference from officials and neglect in the aftermath.
She articulates her frustration with politicians and media, accusing them of insensitivity and distortion of truth. Her plea for solidarity resonates strongly, calling for compassion and genuine action from those in power, urging them to remember the human cost behind statistics and headlines. She writes, “We feel like... we are absolute outcasts,” capturing the profound isolation experienced by survivors, as their region was effectively segregated from the rest of the country.
The message is clear: this disaster is not just an event in history but a continuing struggle for those affected. The girl's longing for recognition of their plight and the pain of living with uncertainty and fear is palpable.
This letter is a stark reminder of the need for awareness and empathy in the face of disaster, challenging all of us to consider the struggles of those who endure traumas beyond those we see in media reports.
If you're interested in sharing your thoughts or experiences related to this topic, please feel free to engage in the discussion below; every story contributes to the broader understanding of resilience in the face of adversity.
Let's also connect on other threads related to disaster response and recovery efforts!
