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Michelle Elisabeth Varghese's avatar

This was so interesting and so touching! I felt so bad for you when you forgot the frozen meals 😞 I really felt your stress through your writing. This essay is inspiring me to think about ways to give back to my community as well. Another great read!

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Claire Taitte's avatar

Thanks, Michelle! It was a learning experience for sure: don't assume I know everything because it seems relatively simple and I've done it once before.

Giving back to one's community is easier than I thought. The main friction for starting is 1) knowing how best to help, and 2) being uncomfortable with suffering. The only way to move forward is to start.

Also, I see you giving so much to online communities and supporting others. Don't discount that, either!

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