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The Importance of Connection and Practical Help After an Emergency

After a disaster, people need clear updates, human connection, and practical support. Having someone familiar nearby to listen, guide next steps, or just offer a presence provides stability during crisis and loss. Essentials like food, clean water, medication, shelter, transportation, … Continue reading →

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“Isn’t That How It Works?”

One of my doctors was telling me about his path into medicine. He attended a highly prestigious private school. He went on to say that there, he met a mentor who connected him with someone at Georgetown University. That relationship … Continue reading →

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Unhoused by Design: Trauma, Culture, and Survival

The Trump administration’s attacks on unhoused people have drawn intense controversy, and for good reason. Instead of addressing the structural causes of homelessness, like skyrocketing rents, stagnant wages, inaccessible healthcare, and systems that fail to support trauma recovery, the focus … Continue reading →

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