Local voices chime in on a variety of topics.
This is in response to the recent Ink Link article “It Was Horrifying: Chester Family’s Scare Highlights Gap in NH’s Group Home System.” The article detailed a significantly developmentally-disabled man recently and unfortunately wandering from his Chester home and unexpectedly entering the home of a neighbor.
I almost feel like my mother must have felt 30 years ago when we had to put masking tape on the constantly flickering 12:00 clock display on her VCR.
Social media was aflame this week with sanctimonious posts from both sides of the political spectrum.
I was recently having a discussion with a friend regarding Jesus when their friend spoke up and said that they did not believe in all that “hocus pocus” religious stuff and that preachers just want money to live their lavish lifestyles while the rest of us try to make ends meet. They also added that so-called Christians are nothing but hypocrites who pretend to love each other on Sundays.
Housing has already become unaffordable, and now thousands are left hanging by a thread, unsure if they will have a place to call home tomorrow. These struggles cut across party, race, faith, and income, because the hardships of life spare no one. Humanity is shared, and so should be the responsibility to protect it.
My wife was communicating with angels.
NH citizens need to step up to fill open roles. If you know people in Manchester – ask them if they are in Wards 4, 5, 11 or 12 and suggest they and their friends sign up to be a poll worker. The same for Rochester Ward 5.
Fellow parents, have you noticed that some parts of Black history seem to be missing from your child’s education? It’s crucial that we take action and fill in the gaps left by traditional schooling.
Without direct support professionals and home providers, many disabled people would not be able to get out of bed, get dressed, feed themselves, or obtain basic necessities for survival.
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