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Danielle Walker sits at a table in a park, looking toward the camera.

Community storytelling

Bearing witness: My path to recovery after trauma rewired my brain

by First-person essay by Danielle Inez Walker December 8, 2021December 7, 2021

Adriana Quinones stands outside near some trees, looking toward the camera.

Healthy social inclusion — the ‘next frontier’ for people with intellectual disabilities | S3, Ep. 1

by Jennifer Szweda Jordan, Unabridged Press and All-Abilities Media December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

Karen Zellars

FROM THE SOURCE PODCAST

Karen’s challenge to herself — and ultimately to you | S3, Ep. 1

by Jourdan Hicks December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

Essay author Sally Hobart Alexander sits in a chair holding granddaughter Raya Greenberg. Standing next to her is her husband, Bob and their children, grandchildren and dogs. Joel and Vannida Alexander stands in the center; Jeremy and Leslie Greenberg, holding Clyde, are to the left; with dogs Sabrina and Dave.

Guilt, burden, motivation: A blind woman tackles the hard questions of parenthood and marriage

by First-person essay by Sally Hobart Alexander November 29, 2021September 28, 2022

Economy & Housing

After finding a home in Pittsburgh, a paralegal helps others navigate housing difficulties

by Ryan Loew November 15, 2021November 17, 2021

Pittsburghers cling to history. Is my own worth determined by a ‘pre-autistic’ past?

by First-person essay by Eli Kurs-Lasky October 13, 2021November 5, 2021

Graphic of "DO: Call your representative and DON'T: Send postcards to your rep."

Dear voter: Here’s how to get your congressperson to actually hear you

by First-person essay by Avishek Acharya September 30, 2021February 10, 2025

Connor Dalgaard sits at his kitchen table for portraits

Activism beyond trends: How I went from a teenage reposter to a real world advocate

by First-person essay by Connor Dalgaard September 22, 2021November 5, 2021

While teaching young children remotely during the pandemic has had its challenges, Laura Lind writes that she's also found it's brought new possibilities. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

Being an early childhood music teacher involves sharing. Teaching remotely has allowed me to share even more.

by First-person essay by Laura Lind August 31, 2021November 5, 2021

Terry Jones with his daughters. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Pittsburgh City Paper)

How becoming a dad helped save my life after years of struggling with my mental health

by Terry Jones August 25, 2021November 5, 2021