What I lost in the fires

What I lost in the fires
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It can be a precious heirloom, irreplaceable photo albums, your favorite restaurant, a friend’s childhood home, a place where you used to take long walks, a sense of control, etc.0/200
In two to three sentences please share the meaning it holds for you.

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Share what you lost and the meaning it held for you in a voice memo. Please also include a physical description and explanation of its location. Record a voice memo on your phone and upload it here. It should be no longer than two minutes.
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Is your loss tied to a location? Please list it here.
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If you have a photo or video of what you lost, please upload it here.

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If you do not have a picture of what you had to leave behind, please describe it.Our team of artists may use this information for an illustration.
How are you feeling about this loss? Select all that apply.

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