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This Was Never Supposed to Happen To You
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Thoughts from a middle-aged dyke re: the Orlando Massacre. (Original Post)
G_j
Jun 2016
OP
Upstairs Lounge was the site of what was the worst attack on an LGBT place until Orlando
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2016
#15
peace13
(11,076 posts)1. Stopped me in my tracks.
The maternal instinct to protect is so strong. It hurts like hell when we feel we've failed. Sometimes nothing but tears will do. Thank you for posting this. Peace and love to you.
G_j
(40,366 posts)2. agreed, so very powerful
I hope many will take the time to read this.. Peace and Love!
missingthebigdog
(1,233 posts)4. K&R
bullwinkle428
(20,628 posts)5. K&R. A genuine must-read|.
It is
G_j
(40,366 posts)6. kick for truth
Aerows
(39,961 posts)8. Was she talking about the Parade
or the pub above Lafitte's?
Just curious.
G_j
(40,366 posts)10. No sure.... nt
Aerows
(39,961 posts)11. I have MANY friends from the area
Laffites, Bourbon Street Pub, upstairs for tea Sunday, just wondering.
G_j
(40,366 posts)12. sounds like it would be
Last edited Thu Jun 16, 2016, 12:15 AM - Edit history (1)
quite a compelling history..
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)15. Upstairs Lounge was the site of what was the worst attack on an LGBT place until Orlando
Over 30 were killed.
Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)13. kicked
Heidi
(58,237 posts)14. Kick, kick, kick!