I left Altadena 4 years ago, after the last big fires, knowing in my heart that LA is just not sustainable. As I watched the Eaton fire burn, and frantically checked in on friends and family, I experienced such a huge wave of relief that I had left, and horrible survivor's guilt that I wasn't there to help. I'm in Oregon now (Honey would love it, so much open space, no people!) and I never want to go back, but I will never really escape the feeling that LA is superior in every way, even in its brokenness.
I really appreciate your thoughts. I'm sorry for the specific heartache of not just the literal loss of the city but the proverbial and spiritual severing that has happened. I watched the TT you linked about the unhappy people helping the poor. It made my stomach turn... Even in the midst of a catastrophic event, the dehumanizing of houseless people remains a thru line. It truly makes me sick.
I hope you find a peaceful place for you and Honey to call home.
i grew up in LA and have lived here most of my life. i was crying everyday seeing the devastation. thank you for sharing your process and insights on the city because the people need to know. and i hope you decide to stay. mostly for selfish reasons because it's cozy to hear your LA references and will be inviting you to be guest on my pod soon 🙇🏻♀️
Originally growing up behind Angeles Funeral Home, I miss LA so much. But it’s too much. Too expensive, fires, corruption. I hope you find peace in your decisions.
I left Altadena 4 years ago, after the last big fires, knowing in my heart that LA is just not sustainable. As I watched the Eaton fire burn, and frantically checked in on friends and family, I experienced such a huge wave of relief that I had left, and horrible survivor's guilt that I wasn't there to help. I'm in Oregon now (Honey would love it, so much open space, no people!) and I never want to go back, but I will never really escape the feeling that LA is superior in every way, even in its brokenness.
I really appreciate your thoughts. I'm sorry for the specific heartache of not just the literal loss of the city but the proverbial and spiritual severing that has happened. I watched the TT you linked about the unhappy people helping the poor. It made my stomach turn... Even in the midst of a catastrophic event, the dehumanizing of houseless people remains a thru line. It truly makes me sick.
I hope you find a peaceful place for you and Honey to call home.
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻... poignant
want to send u a hug 💔 thanks for writing this
I enjoyed this article, thank you.
i grew up in LA and have lived here most of my life. i was crying everyday seeing the devastation. thank you for sharing your process and insights on the city because the people need to know. and i hope you decide to stay. mostly for selfish reasons because it's cozy to hear your LA references and will be inviting you to be guest on my pod soon 🙇🏻♀️
Always look forward to your writing and your prespective. <3
Originally growing up behind Angeles Funeral Home, I miss LA so much. But it’s too much. Too expensive, fires, corruption. I hope you find peace in your decisions.
Excellent observations on the fires and LA in general imo. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾