Feature Writer Romeo Edmead – From Bad To Worse
After surviving the January 12, 2010 catastrophic earthquake of Haiti ,the Desarmes family jumped out of the frying pan into the fire. Just 2-weeks after the natural disaster, Pierre Desarmes, a family member who happens to be a famous entertainer, used his connections in order to have 9 members of the family cleared to escape their native land.
Unfathomably, after joining him in Chile, they would endure the same horrific experience in the South American country approximately one month later. Once again they all survived, but some family members remain haunted and plan to relocate as soon as possible. Desarmes’ younger brother Stanley Desarmes, 32, is already pondering life elsewhere for him and his family. He said, “I could die and I could lose my family. I have to leave. I don’t know where, I don’t know how. But I don’t want to die with my family here.”
Although he is finding it extremely difficult, Pierre Desarmes tries to keep his family as calm as possible. When aftershocks are felt they can not bear to remain inside, as they seek refuge in a garden. Desarmes tries to convince his family that the country is safe and can withstand a natural disaster, but he understands that their trauma has become psychological.
To read the original article, please go to http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/2010/03/04/2010-03-04_family_flees_earthquakeravaged_haiti_only_to_get_caught_in_chile_nightmare.html
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