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The blog “Notes in the Margins” serves as a personal space for the me to share thoughts on various topics… akin to talking to myself. It emphasizes honesty and reflection while encouraging readers to engage curiously. Ultimately, it’s an outlet for overflowing ideas, not a quest for attention or validation.

Real Healing: Mental Illness and the Promise of Presence

Lately it feels like unsupported mental illness is everywhere in the news. These stories are threads woven so tightly through our lives that they’re no longer in the background but a significant part of society’s very fabric itself. And as I watch those threads fray, my mind drifts to the Lazarus story…not by accident, it’s…

Reframing Homelessness: From Criminalization to Dignity

I have concerns about the criminalization of individuals who are homelessness and/or living in poverty, arguing that punitive measures exacerbate the problem rather than solve it. It advocates for compassionate solutions like housing, mental health care, and community support. Real change emerges from understanding and dignity, not law enforcement.