· Bridge Out · Recently I posted a blog about a family who had been evicted from their home. I wondered about the short and long term consequences on children, especially to their psychological well-being. One friend contacted me and recommended the book Childhood Disrupted: How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, and How You Can Heal, by Donna Jackson Nakazawa. She told me about an active community group making a difference in this area. Another friend called me and informed me that he … [Read more...] about Disrupted Childhood
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Losing Your Home
· Missing Memories · I’ve been involved in many evictions, but I can only imagine what it must be like for someone to lose their home. I’ve been part of the process. When I was a civil process server, I delivered the legal papers that led to people being kicked out of their residence, into the streets. I looked people in the eye and handed them orders to be out of their apartment, their trailer, or their house. I tried to be as helpful as possible. I answered their questions, doing my … [Read more...] about Losing Your Home
