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Why communities help with logistics but not emotional needs

The neighborhood WhatsApp group responds immediately to requests for babysitting help but goes silent when someone asks for mental health support.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Some forms of vulnerability are more acceptable than others in community care.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mutual aid networks across traditions?”

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