I was reminded of this as communities in Puerto Rico, Mexico and beyond struggle with devastation
Today is the seven year anniversary of the day my daughter first breathed without medical assistance. It was six weeks after she was first born, and to be able to see her face - without tubes, without fear that she would stop breathing and turn blue - was one of the best moments of my life as a mother.
I’ve been thinking about this day a lot these last few weeks, as the latest Republican attempt to repeal Obamacare failed, and as communities in Puerto Rico, Mexico and beyond pulled together to try to help each other in the aftermath of devastation.
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