What does a U.S.-funded foreign prison have to do with your work in the NICU?
In this solo Care OUTLOUD reflection, Mary walks with us—literally and metaphorically—through the story of the CECOT prison in El Salvador, exploring how systems of harm are mirrored in the ways we care (or fail to care) for families here at home.
This isn’t about politics.
This is about presence.
About remembering that trauma-informed developmental care is not just a clinical model—it’s a form of cultural resistance.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your care makes a difference in the midst of all this chaos, this episode is for you.
✨ Reflection Prompt:
What’s one small moment today where I can flip the script—where I can bring more dignity, humanity, or softness into my practice?
Mentioned:
– The CECOT prison story
– Trauma-informed developmental care → https://www.caringessentials.net/tip-certificate-program
– The People’s Declaration → https://www.caringessentials.net/peoples-declaration
– The REIMAGINE Movement → https://www.caringessentials.net/we-the-future
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