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Why compassion still matters
Reflections on The Many Lives of Mama Love, a Snap Judgment episode, and my brother.
 • Claire Tak
Pieces of her son
My mom's healing in her own way.
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Feeling sorry for someone is complicated
The sound of my brother breaking—what now?
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When the going gets rough...
You gotta make hard decisions.
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Sad Novembers
Today is my brother’s birthday. He turns 38. It's his sixth year in prison.
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Work. Train. Yoga.
Today's newsletter is about the impact of incarceration on family members. I'm remembering when my brother first went in and it was especially hard…
 • Claire Tak
Constantly on the move: The reality of incarceration
Today's newsletter features a conversation with my friend Tony, who was incarcerated for over three decades. He talks about constant transfers and…
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Rescuing my brother (part 3)
In case you missed parts 1 and 2, this is when my sister and I flew to NYC in an attempt to do an intervention with my brother.
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Rescuing my brother (part 2)
I look back on this time with regret and I wish I did more to help my brother. Since that time, and with a lot of self-reflection and journaling, I've…
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Updates on my bro: A Memorial Day visit, a pen pal, and podcast
Here's the latest.
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Flying 3,000 miles to rescue my brother
This is a two-parter about the time my sister and I attempted to do an intervention with my bro.
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The latest on my bro
Weight gain, depression... it's not looking so great, but there's always a light somewhere. You just gotta find it.
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The day my brother was born
I was 10 and eager for his arrival.
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What’s dating like in prison?
Happy Valentine's Day! In today's newsletter, I interviewed Sammy about love, dating, relationships, and what it all means when you're doing it from…
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Stories About My Brother
Stories About My Brother
He's made mistakes and he's serving 19 years. He needs help from the outside to find himself on the inside. These are his stories, written by me, his older sister.
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