The power of listening takes center stage as young single mothers in Kentucky reshape their own support systems. They don't just need assistance; they demonstrate the importance of being asked and actively contributing. From Narcan training to community building, these mothers exemplify dignity and agency. The discussion shifts from traditional savior narratives to the true power of grassroots engagement, highlighting how personal stories and collaborative efforts can transform communities and foster inclusivity.
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People Know Their Own Needs
People in need do not want to be told what they need but want to be asked and listened to.
They want dignity, agency, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
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People Are Co-Authors
Citizens are not just recipients but co-authors of their stories and solutions.
Authentic community power grows when people are recognized as contributors, not just as subjects.
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Mothers Lead Narcan Training
Young single mothers led a Narcotic overdose reversal (Narcan) training by requesting it themselves.
This leadership empowered them and built community and agency among the participants.
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This book presents a detailed and engaging account of the French Revolution, covering the period from the late 1770s to the death of Robespierre in 1794. Schama avoids ideological interpretations, instead focusing on a chronicle of events, anecdotes, and biographical backgrounds of key figures. The book highlights the complexities and contradictions of the Revolution, including its impact on French society, the role of various social classes, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. It is praised for its thoughtful, informed, and revisionist approach to this pivotal historical event[1][3][4].
We’re told some people just need to be saved. But what people really need is to be needed. This community of young single mothers in Lexington, Kentucky reveals a version of this story.
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This episode features Tanya Torp, Executive Director of Step by Step, a nonprofit that chose to stop assuming what young mothers needed—and started asking.
These moms didn’t just receive support. They shaped it. They requested Narcan training. They showed up. They led. They built trust and built community. And in the process, they reminded us:
People need dignity. Agency. The opportunity to contribute.
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🎙️ This story series is a collaborative effort by Shira Abramowitz, Jon Alexander, Elizabeth Stewart, and Baratunde Thurston. Video produced by Alexa Lim.