Last Day/weekly reflection #2: 05/20/2022

 Katharine Alfond

Today concludes my time in the Remington building for this project. I never would have imagined this to go the way it did. Never in a million years did I believe I would witness all of what I have, in such a short time. I have little to no specific experience in this field, and yet I have been able to do some of the most meaningful and uplifting work in my life. 

This work has been draining at times. I have never seen people in such a devastating state, with such upsetting and horrifying stories & trauma. In spite of this, these people need support and grace. No matter the circumstances, I found it to carry with me further than the doors of the office. It was difficult to come to terms with because the only other experience I have is school. At least for me, sometimes when the day ends at 3pm, it's done. I don't find myself pondering 

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