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On behalf of the Filipino people, I extend my deepest sympathies to all who have been affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern California, USA — a place that many of our kababayans call home,
Please stay safe and vigilant,
It really gave me the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be a little bit more confident, to understand how to communicate effectively with different folks, and also have a shared vision with a group of men,
The harsh reality is that once they get out [of prison], they face an uphill battle getting a job,
This whole experience has been challenging, to say the least.”
She stayed up until 5 am and said We are preparing to evacuate from Encino. If I have to leave here, I will be going to San Diego County. The situation here is ever-changing,
Because I had left the window open when I went out in the afternoon, when I came back to my apartment near the university that day, everything was covered in a layer of ash,
The L.A. fires no doubt will not just leave physical scars, but deep emotional ones, too,
If you do have survivor's guilt, I always say the best thing is to take action,
In times of crisis such as this, regaining even small amounts of control can be grounding,
It’s not just about the physical loss of homes or belongings — it’s also about the sense of safety and normalcy that has been lost,
I've seen so much tragedy the last three or four days that I’ve got to be careful to … keep a hold of my mind,
he said in an interview with Fox News Digital We need God and we need each other. Community is vital,
It’s easy to be consumed with what you no longer have,
I always say grief is a change you didn't want — and certainly a fire is a change we didn't want,
Just remember, you’re not alone. God is always with you. Jesus is always with you. You’ve got to hang on to that."
People might give you toxic positivity of, ‘well, at least no one died,’
Working to improve fire prevention policies, supporting relief efforts or helping neighbors rebuild can provide a sense of purpose and empowerment during this difficult time,
They help ground us in a world full of fear,
We need to be taken care of. We need other people around us. People equal safety,
