Notes From the Lab.

These are insights, reflections, and field notes from the front lines of healing-centered work. They aren’t polished takes; they’re real lessons from real practice.

Whether we’re designing systems, holding space, or advocating for care-centered leadership, this is where we unpack what we’re learning in real time.

The Trauma We Don’t Count: Building Inclusive Systems of Care
Survivor + Community Care Joshua Garcia Survivor + Community Care Joshua Garcia

The Trauma We Don’t Count: Building Inclusive Systems of Care

Too often, the people closest to tragedy, but not “officially” impacted, are the ones we forget to care for. Friends. Helpers. Staff. Neighbors. Their pain is real, but it doesn’t always get counted. In this post, Josh Garcia reflects on his experience near the Pulse tragedy and makes the case for care systems that include everyone affected, not just those who fit the form.

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