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Nalini Visvanathan's avatar

Thank you, Deepa. As a senior who goes out only when needed, I have wondered about the lives of those residents that are deeply affected by the drastic cuts in the Federal workforce, the deportations, and the raids by ICE. I greatly appreciated your sensitive survey of the caring and generosity that prevail in these hard times, and the forms of mutual support that sustain many.

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Christina's Not the Best's avatar

Reading this feels like a great big exhale. I relocated back to the DMV less than 2 months ago, after 9 years away, and I'm pretty stunned at the immediate care and kindness I've been met with. People are welcoming, curious, willing to connect me with organizations and invite me to things. Seems like people here are aware of their impact, in big and small ways. That's what home feels like, in these times, even though I'm a stranger in this place again. I feel home.

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Natalie Hopkinson's avatar

Deepa this resonates deeply for me. Thanks for writing this. I find myself without words.

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Deepa Iyer's avatar

Natalie- that means so much to me. Sending gratitude to you for always uplifting and repping DC in all that you do.

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Mark Shmueli's avatar

Beautifully told story of the people power in the DMV fighting back and also supporting the communities in the cross hairs. Thank you Deepa for leaving space and honoring the loss and despair but also giving people a way to plug in and fight back.

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Deepa Iyer's avatar

Thanks so much, Mark. Community is the salve these days for sure…

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Margaret Black's avatar

So good to hear from you. As a practicing LCSW, are you aware of any support groups in the Indianapolis area? I'm dealing with clients who have lost their Medicaid. I still see them pro bono because I believe in the continuity of services. It's great to hear from you! As a practicing LCSW, I'm looking for information about support groups in the Indianapolis area. I’m currently working with clients who have lost their Medicaid coverage. I continue to see them pro bono because I believe in maintaining continuity of services. I have your video. A little trouble downloading it, but I will get someone to help me

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