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Tami DeLand's avatar

Thanks for this. I am from Minnesota which, as you know, is under siege. Your comments remind me of a conversation I had this week with a Somali friend. I told her that the past week has truly shaken my faith in humanity. She said it has RESTORED her faith in humanity as everyone she has talked to is someone wanting to help. Hope.

Esmé Weijun Wang's avatar

Oh my goodness. What a poignant story. People do want to help. There is goodness out there.

Breeann Adam's avatar

Thanks for writing this. It’s clear, compassionate, brave, practical, necessary, and hopeful all rolled into one essay.

Esmé Weijun Wang's avatar

ah, thank you so much, Breeann!

Nisha Mody's avatar

You put everything I've been thinking into perfect words. Thank you.