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written by Lisa LeSueur I always wake my daughter up in the morning by gently touching her shoulder and giving her a five-minute warning that I�ll be back and expect her to be up and about. One day last week, when I touched her on the shoulder, she bolted upright in bed and sleepily told me �Mom, they shot Santa!� She asked me if she could have a few minutes and fell back on the pillow

written by Lisa LeSueur Like so many, I have been overwhelmed by the images of children that have been separated from their parents at the border and placed in detention centers. These images have hurt my soul and brought me to tears. Out of my outrage, I have mobilized, making calls to politicians, signing petitions, and protesting at the local detention facility the policy that allowed

The Trump Administration's action to separate families is an egregious act. The trauma inflicted on these families, and especially the children, will have long-lasting effects. As a group that recognizes the impact of mental illness in our society, The UCC Mental Health Network is speaking out on behalf of those who have no voice. The United Church of Christ Mental Health Network strongly