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Eleven Months Later

Altadena, CA. Nearly a year after the Eaton Fire carved its way through the foothills, the town is still living in its shadow. Eleven months sounds like enough time for life to snap back into place, but for many families, the calendar doesn’t match reality. People are still scattered across borrowed bedrooms, spare couches, and motel rooms that were never meant to be home. Entire neighborhoods feel like they’re holding their breath.

Dec 30, 2025

Suddenly a Single Father of Five. What Now?

Hey Uncle Gary, Twenty years of marriage. Five kids. Back in February I lost my job, and though I’ve recently found another in the same field, it came with a 50% pay cut. I was overpaid before, and the financial stress has been crushing. I’ll admit it, I haven’t been the best husband these past months, buried under the weight of being the sole provider. Meanwhile, my wife started going out three to five nights a week, coming home drunk more often than not. While I was away fo