Can We Be Human Without Nursing? Reclaiming the Nobility of Care
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 22/02/2026A reflection on nursing as a human stance — not just a profession — and why tending vulnerability may be what keeps us truly human.
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Presidents’ Day, Stewardship, and the Drift from Civic Ritual in a Culture of Extraction
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 16/02/2026A reflective look at Presidents’ Day, civic ritual, and how reclaiming stewardship may restore belonging in a culture shaped by extraction.
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When Shared Moments Fracture: Why “We” Still Matters
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 10/02/2026A trauma-informed reflection on the Super Bowl halftime show, shared space, and why refusing division is essential to protecting our collective humanity.
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Belonging, Understanding, and the Courage to See Clearly
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 09/02/2026A justice-centered reflection on belonging, loneliness, fear, and how trauma-informed care, curiosity, and dignity help us reconnect and heal.
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