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Mr. Rogers’ Sound Advice on Tragedy

Your friendly neighbor helps find a light in the darkness.

Katie Ratcliffe
By Katie RatcliffeJun 19, 2015
Katie Ratcliffe
Katie Ratcliffe is the video team intern at GOOD. She studies film and advertising at The University of Texas in Austin.
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Some days the world can feel unmerciful. Tragedy upon tragedy filling our news feeds with singular concentration on prepetrators of violence, their victims, and the carnarge of disasters. During these times, Mr. Rogers reminds us, it is best to shift our focus on to “the helpers.” The rescue teams, doctors, volunteers and others who strive to bring care to those whom are suffering. The folks who bind a community together.They are the proof that humanity exists in even the darkest moments. Thank you for the bird’s-eye view, neighbor.

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