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Gladys Joins An Intentional Community
- Gladys retires from a nature preserve and, energized by psychedelics, wants a new purpose living closer to nature.
- Her daughter Courtney suggests co‑living communities and helps Gladys apply to Cominumo, an Esperanto‑named intentional community.
Committees Structure Communal Life
- Communes use committees to distribute labor and decisions so everyone contributes to maintenance and governance.
- Committee roles create accountability but also require communication and buy‑in to prevent resentment.
Mushroom Foraging Causes Mistrust
- Duncan, the vibe lead, repeatedly forages mushrooms and brings them to communal meals despite safety concerns and low trust.
- The community refuses to eat his uncertain mushrooms and grows resentful about wasted food and unreliable sourcing.