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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When Democracy Falters, Collective Courage Matters Most
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 25/01/2026A trauma-informed essay on human dignity, freedom, and care — naming the emergency and inviting collective courage.
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The Cost of Performance: Reclaiming Presence in a World That Cannot Sit With Pain
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 11/01/2026A reflective essay on performance culture, loneliness, aging, and the courage to choose presence over productivity in a world that struggles to sit with pain.
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No Kings: Defending the People’s House
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 23/10/2025This fiery reflection draws on Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC), Caring Science, and the B.U.F.F.E.R.™ framework to respond to the White House East Wing demolition.
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