General Discussion

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It’s pretty hard to read, but we can’t ignore the ongoing trauma in the aftermath of this devastating event. The unreported hardships you describe are so important. These experiences are something people never get over.

I know or have known people in several of the WNC communities affected, and have had many wonderful travels all around that region. One of my best friends used to live in the sweet little river town of Marshall, almost wiped off the map by Helene. Another moved to Tryon not long ago — fortunately spared the worst of the storm. Another friend has family in Clyde, also lucky to be in a spot that avoided flooding.

It’s so tragic to see the suffering and destruction in Asheville, Weaverville, Swannanoa, Black Mountain, and points beyond in the region. I have made a donation to BeLoved Asheville (https://www.belovedasheville.com/) and will make another this week.

That region is beloved to my wife and me, a treasured restorative and peaceful place that has rejuvenated us so many times, letting us return to the manic swirl of Atlanta with renewed resilience. I hope you and your neighbors continue to get a little closer to “normal life” each day, and find the strength and comfort you will need to continue going through this.



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