Tag: community
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Inner Circle
The phrase “inner circle” is a phrase that is used to describe the people in your life that provide practical assistance with everyday things. They provide mental health support through their empathy and a sounding board as you verbally process situations that you face. Usually, they have similar interests or ideals to provide a sense…
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The Impact of Community Support
Recently, I have witnessed more loss in the community I used to be closely involved with, particularly among those experiencing homelessness. It has deeply upset me and led me to think further about the lack of a strong community support system. Most of the six plus individuals I have lost in the past six months…
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From Neighbors to Friends
In my visits with my different neighbors, I found myself focusing more and more on the 89-year-old widow that lived next door. She was teaching me so much about the topic of community and its importance. One of the things that she taught me was the importance “time” plays in a relationship and in community. I…
My Friend's House 