Oct. 9, 2005...I can't believe it's been a year. The fire and everything following changed me in ways I really didn't expect. I suffered from diagnosed Post Trumatic Stress Disorder for weeks and felt so disconnected and lost. With the help of family and friends (many of them here thanks to Melissa's suggestion ) I was able to get back into my own apartment after five months I've been in the apt for seven months now and it's feeling like home (even for my two kitties who have suffered from dealing with the fire and moving so many times in a short period).

The woman who lived downstairs from me admitted to starting the fire because she wanted attention from her husband. She signed a statement to this effect and went to federal court in Detroit. Her case was dismissed by the judge who said because there were three people (the police investigator, the fire marshal and an arabic translator (she's Lebanese)) present at the time of her confession it was too much pressure ( ) and the case was dismissed. She's roaming around free as a bird while it is decided if the government can appeal the ruling. This disturbs me and I try to look at the positive of the situation rather than dwell on this...but, I can't help but want to see her severely punished.

But, again, I want to thank ALL of you for your help and support...if you were able to send something or even if it was a kind word or note...it still means the world to me...and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love you.

Applekisses, I am just glad you survived it in the first place

IrresistibleB1tch said:

Thanks, honey. In some ways it feels like yesterday and in some ways it feels like 10 years ago.

I'm so glad you're able to put it behind you. And you're welcome.

bluesbaby said:

Thank you

hopefully in time, mammaries will fade, and you'll be left with just an "oh yeah,
I forgot about the fire"...in the mean time, go celebrate. feed some squirrels.

you are an amazing woman

purplerein said:

CarrieMpls said:

Overall, I think I've done pretty well. From time to time the thought of my current apt burning down pops into my head...but, I'm able to rationalize that pretty quickly and then I feel better.

IrresistibleB1tch said:

I hope not!!!

Mach said:

thank you, Mach

purplerein said:

I hope it will get to that point (without my boobies being involved )

cborgman said:

Love you, Chris.

applekisses said:

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Glad to hear you're doing so well .
Don't worry about that woman getting away with setting the fire, Karma will take care of it.

shellyevon said:

Thanks...I hope you're right.

shellyevon said:

So glad you are ok and doing well

And as for Karma, yep.

Wishing you goodness and happiness in the future..

applekisses said:

Somebody said arse on fire?

luv4u said:

Thanks, Bev

REDFEATHERS said:

Thank you, Red!

Keep rocking, Apples. It's awesome you can look back as you move forward. It has only made you stronger, in the end.

Wow baby. I know how profound that event was in your life. And your new apartment and the setting it's in was perfect for my trip to heaven It was so wonderful to see first hand the realization of people's love and friendship for you, right there in your apartment. Using the gifts to cook, to serve, to cleanse..... I am thankful that we could show our love at a time when you needed it the most.

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applekisses said:

Especially considering you have a squirrel stalker!!!

Wow! A year already...time moves so fast!

You had a crazy woman living below you? That's scary.

On the bright side, I'm sure you are a much stronger person because of your experience, as bad as it was.

Poor kitties.