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A Flag Above the Capitol, and A System in Crisis
CW: Death, Abuse, & Neglect Having the American flag over the U.S. Capitol in one’s memory is a prestigious honor. This honor is usually reserved for military heroes, dedicated public servants, and people whose contributions have impacted the country. This month, that prestigious gesture was done in memory of Justin McCafferty, a 22-year-old from New…
The Quiet Fight to Keep My Humanity
I’ve spent much of the last month preparing my appeal for PCA services. It has forced me into this kind of emotional introspection, which I wouldn’t wish on anyone. To appeal, I had to revisit some of the most vulnerable times in my life—things I’ve fought hard to get through, things I don’t bring up…
Neglect in Plain Sight: The Overlooked Crisis in Group Homes
CW: Abuse, Neglect, & Death The death of Sean Feldsted, a disabled man from Manitoba who endured months of malnutrition before his death, is far more than a family tragedy. It starkly reveals the systemic failures of organizations and systems that are supposed to protect vulnerable people. Feldsted, who had intellectual disabilities and resided…
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