Despite nearly a week without power, the recent ice storm made me realize how fortunate my family was.
• Our friends took us in because we didn’t have a non-electric heat source.
• I have a very supportive employer who allowed me to telework and paid time off so I could watch my daughter.
• I had access to nutritious food, water, and medications.
• Even though we lost some food, my family’s income mitigated…
