Earlier this year, two young children experiencing homelessness died inside a vehicle parked at a Detroit casino. Their mother, also unhoused, had reportedly reached out for help months before the tragedy. Now, their heartbreaking story has become a central topic in the Detroit mayoral race and a painful reminder of the very human cost of inaction.

But this conversation should go beyond politics. It should force all of us to reflect on a deeper truth. Homelessness, addiction and abuse are not just personal crises; they are often symptoms of something more invisible: isolation.

When someone is disconnected from family, community or opportunity, they’re more vulnerable to despair. They may seek escape through substances or be forced into unsafe situations. With each passing month in isolat

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