When Democracy Falters, Collective Courage Matters Most

When Democracy Falters, Collective Courage Matters MostBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 25/01/2026

A trauma-informed essay on human dignity, freedom, and care — naming the emergency and inviting collective courage.

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When Democracy Falters, Collective Courage Matters Most

“How Are You?” Is No Longer a Neutral Question

“How Are You?” Is No Longer a Neutral QuestionBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 18/01/2026

A reflection on how “How are you?” has shifted from a greeting to a moral moment—and why trauma-informed presence matters now more than ever.

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“How Are You?” Is No Longer a Neutral Question

Love as a Systemic Force: Healing Society Through the NICU #8

Love as a Systemic Force: Healing Society Through the NICU #8By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 15/12/2025

As the year closes, this reflection explores how love, belonging, and trauma-informed developmental care shape the future we are healing toward—one relationship, one system at a time.

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Love as a Systemic Force: Healing Society Through the NICU #8

When Hunger Becomes Policy: The Economics of Cruelty

When Hunger Becomes Policy: The Economics of CrueltyBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 26/10/2025

When government uses hunger as leverage, it’s not politics — it’s cruelty. A trauma-informed call for justice & accountability.

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When Hunger Becomes Policy: The Economics of Cruelty

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