2009.03.19: March 19, 2009: Headlines: COS - Benin: Blogs - Benin: Safety: Crime: Murder: Personal Web Site: Peace Corps Volunteer Monica au Benin writes: This past week has been really hard
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Peace Corps Volunteer Monica au Benin writes: This past week has been really hard
I know that a lot of you are worried about my safety. But I promise, I am safe. I would never go back to post if I didn’t feel completely safe. Kate’s murder was horrible but it is in no way charachteristic of the Beninese. It was a random act of violence perpetrated by a disgusting human being. My village has been really supportive, worried that I’ll leave, promising to do everything they can to insure my safety. I live in a large concession, with tons of people around at all times of night (trust me I hear them). I’m good. So don’t worry about me. I love you.
Peace Corps Volunteer Monica au Benin writes: This past week has been really hard
March 19, 2009
the past week…
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the last post I actually wrote a couple of weeks ago, but I forgot to post it. I will add more but right now I don’t have my journal.
This past week has been really hard. A fellow PCV and friend was found murdered in her house. It’s so shocking and horrible. I’m still trying to process it. I’ve been in the city all week, just to be around other volunteers, for the memorial and to talk about it.
I know that a lot of you are worried about my safety. But I promise, I am safe. I would never go back to post if I didn’t feel completely safe. Kate’s murder was horrible but it is in no way charachteristic of the Beninese. It was a random act of violence perpetrated by a disgusting human being. My village has been really supportive, worried that I’ll leave, promising to do everything they can to insure my safety. I live in a large concession, with tons of people around at all times of night (trust me I hear them). I’m good. So don’t worry about me. I love you.
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