More Than a Label: Why “Illegal Immigrant” Is Not Only Inaccurate, But Inhumane
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 17/04/2025A bold and soul-stirring reflection on how the term “illegal immigrant” is rooted in racism, scarcity, and propaganda — and how its use signals the erosion of democracy. Mary Coughlin unpacks the truth behind the language, exposes the deeper crisis unfolding in real time, and calls for a collective reimagining grounded in justice, belonging, and love.
From Brutalism to Belonging: Redesigning the World from the NICU Out
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 12/04/2025This powerful blog post explores the hidden trauma embedded in healthcare and societal systems, using the film The Brutalist and a real-life NICU story to highlight the urgent need for redesigning spaces of care, connection, and belonging. Rooted in trauma-informed principles, this piece calls for collective healing and systemic transformation.
Democracy Lives Everywhere: The Timeless Struggles That Shape Our Systems—and Our Souls
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 25/03/2025A powerful call to reimagine democracy as a lived practice in healthcare, education, and beyond—where timeless struggles demand collective healing.
Beyond the Mirror: Reckoning with the System, Not Just the Queen
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 23/03/2025What if the real threat to democracy isn’t just a villain—but a system built on fear, division, and disconnection? This essay invites us to look deeper, stop blaming, and begin the real work of healing through belonging, responsibility, and repair.
