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@leonclowes.bsky.social
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The penultimate edition of "Absent Fathers" will be repeated on @resonancefm.bsky.social this Sunday 13th September at 7am, or you can listen back now via Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/Resonance/ab...
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Absent Fathers - 8 September 2026 by Resonance FM
Absent Fathers is an ongoing work-in-progress radio experiment in which artist Leon Clowes tackles paternal loss in nuanced ways. In this penultimate edition of Absent Fathers, five people speak to th...
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The title track of my @naviarrecords.bsky.social debut album will be broadcast tonight at 11pm in @radiophrenia.bsky.social festival. Tune in via - radiophrenia.scot/listen/ or - extra.resonance.fm Limited edition cassette and downloads available here: naviarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/empiri...
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Tonight at 9pm on @resonancefm.bsky.social is the penultimate Absent Fathers. In this radio artswork, five people speak to their experiences of paternal loss. Sound design developed at Hospitalfield residency. Image by Ayda Pakzad Afshar. Repeated on Resonance 104.4FM at 7am on Sunday 13th Sep.
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Thank you :) @audioobscura.bsky.social hope you’re keeping well
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Really touched by what Mat Smith of Mortality Tables wrote about my new @naviarrecords.bsky.social album which is out today: furtherdot.com/2026/07/23/l...
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Leon Clowes – Empirical Evidence Of The Existence Of Angels
“1300, Lewisham Way. I wonder if Asda sells kettles?” – Leon Clowes, ‘Empirical Evidence Of The Existence Of Angels’ As a writer, it goes without saying that you have to be careful with how y…
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
“Empirical Evidence of the Existence of Angels” is being released by @naviarrecords.bsky.social The album listening launch is on 23.07.26 at Shai Space, Studio 4, 7-17 Latona Road, London SE15 6RX Doors open at 18:00. Live set at 19:00 by Subespai. Tickets: www.naviarrecords.com/empiricalevi...
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
With me gone from the @resonancefm.bsky.social studio, Mat Smith of The Impermanence Project and Mortality Tables calls. His unanswered voicemail repeats and glitches, becoming a meditation on paternal absence and the erasure of memory. Tomorrow (Tuesday 14th July) at 9pm. Repeated 7am 19th July.
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Le Tarot de l'Alcoolique revient ! 09.07.26 @ddnews.bsky.social conference, National Conference Centre, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, Birmingham B92 0EJ 11.07.26 Narrowly Newark, 4 Wood Street, Newark NG24 1PN 26.08.26 Clear Canvas Summer Exhibition, 10–14 Waterloo Place, Brighton BN2 9NB
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
My debut album has been a long time coming..! So delighted by this gorgeous animation from super talented Evangeline Willatts. This track was in collaboration with recorder supremo Kate Gallaher. Thank you @naviarrecords.bsky.social and House of Haesung naviarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/empiri...
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Naviar Records @naviarrecords.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Excited to announce our next solo release: Empirical Evidence of the Existence of Angels, by Leon Clowes. The album will be released on 23rd July, and is now available for pre-order. naviarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/empiri...
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Empirical Evidence of the Existence of Angels, by Leon Clowes
12 track album
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Here’s my edited version of the @resonancefm.bsky.social “Absent Fathers” with artist Amber Franks which was broadcast earlier this week: www.mixcloud.com/Resonance/ab...
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Absent Fathers - 9 June 2026 (Amber Franks)
Absent Fathers is an ongoing work-in-progress radio experiment where artist Leon Clowes tackles this difficult issue in nuanced ways. Inviting thoughts and experiences of paternal loss (physical, emot...
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
TOMORROW (Tuesday 9th June) at 9pm: Amber Franks joins me for “Absent Fathers” on @resonancefm.bsky.social to talk about how her Dad Rory’s passing was the impetus and spark behind her beginning her arts practice
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
NEXT WEEK: Tuesday 9 June at 9pm – the third “Absent Fathers” live broadcast on @resonancefm.bsky.social I’ll be joined by Amber Franks as we listen to her Dad Rory's DJing favourites and discuss how his passing led to her becoming an artist. Repeats Sunday 14th May at 7am. 📷 Amber Franks
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Was great to talk "Absent Fathers" with theatre maker Sarah MK Archdeacon on @resonancefm.bsky.social. We discussed making art from uncomfortable personal stories via her play "Washing Machine Vortex". Repeated Sunday 7am and now on Mixcloud. www.mixcloud.com/Resonance/ab... Image: Jon C Archdeacon
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Tonight at 9pm in “Absent Fathers” on @resonancefm.bsky.social I’ll be joined by Sarah Archdeacon to talk about and play clips and music from her play “Washing Machine Vortex”. Images in this trailer were taken by Jon Archdeacon.
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
"Absent Fathers" is a new work-in-progress artswork as that I'll be creating live throughout the year on @resonancefm.bsky.social. In this first edition, I reflect on my own kinship care family - specifically about the father that I was never supposed to know about. www.mixcloud.com/Resonance/ab...
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Absent Fathers – 10 March 2026
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
How splendid to have a piece of mine included in @comanewmusic.bsky.social’s new “Immediate Pieces” anthology. It’s a collection of contemporary compositions suitable for any kind of ensemble that are performance ready within an hour. www.coma.org/our-music/pu...
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
I've got an album coming out this summer. This is the title track. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLPT...
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Empirical Evidence of the Existence of Angels
YouTube video by Leon Clowes
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
"Now and Again" is the second track from the Company EP "A Show of Hands". The video was created by David McNamara and slow-mo editing was by me. Company is Al Ferrier, David McNamara and myself. youtu.be/D-ctFxoY_tc
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"Now and Again" by Company
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Available on YouTube now is a conversation I had with artist Frida Foberg, curator of The Transformation Project at Arts Letters & Numbers. youtu.be/TTyhjzZUOf8 There's also en edited version of our conversation on the @performingrecovery.bsky.social website: recovery-arts.org/2026/01/12/t...
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Interview with curator Frida Foberg of Arts Letters & Numbers
YouTube video by Leon Clowes
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Tonight at 8pm on BBC Radio 4 is “The Alcoholic’s Tarot”. It features the wonderful Brightonian taroters who took part in the small performance adventures workshop. I made the radio artswork with the fantastic tutelege of Alan Hall of Falling Tree Productions and Suzi Bowerman.
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Tonight at 8pm on BBC Radio 4 is “The Alcoholic’s Tarot”. It features the wonderful Brightonian taroters who took part in the small performance adventures workshop. I made the radio artswork with the fantastic tutelege of Alan Hall of Falling Tree Producrions and Suzi Bowerman.
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
All these artists and groups are vital parts of the addiction recovery arts movement. Appreciation to Chris Tait & Passenger Recovery, Victoria Klipova, Sophie Wilsdon & BDP & Fallen Angels Dance Theatre. Wishing you a great 2026! recovery-arts.org/2025/12/18/s... #recoveryarts #performingrecovery
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
I did a wesbite ALL BY MYSELF and I am so proud (and yes it IS meant to look like that): leonclowes.com
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
It’s been quite the year for us at @performingrecovery.bsky.social ! - and there’s MUCH more to come in 2026 :)) In the meantime our marvellous editor Alex Mazonowicz has again pulled a blinder with the seasonal special. Fill your boots here: recovery-arts.org/2025/12/18/s... MERRY CHRISTMAS XXX
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Thanks to @seandaniels.bsky.social and Danielle Tarento, hundreds of people in recovery were brought together for the @swkplay.bsky.social production of The White Chip. Here's our seasonal special with contributions from people across the recovery arts sector: recovery-arts.org/2025/12/18/s...
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
An edited version of @leonclowes.bsky.social's conversation with artist Laurie Green is available here: recovery-arts.org/.../a-neuroq... Our next magazine due February is a neurodiversity special. Subscribe to Performing Recovery for addiction recovery arts updates www.patreon.com/c/Performing...
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The opposite of addiction is creation
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Available on YouTube is my video interview with artist Laurie Green about how neurodivergence, queerness and recovery informs their art and practice youtu.be/1TV2P5wz5ic An edited version of our conversation is available on @performingrecovery.bsky.social website recovery-arts.org/2025/12/08/a...
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A Neuroqueering Human: In conversation with Laurie Green
YouTube video by Leon Clowes
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
a current obsession of mine is making tiny piano miniatures that are simple to play and this is this morning's one, "Without", in reponse to this week's @naviarrecords.bsky.social haiku challenge soundcloud.com/leonclowes/w...
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Without (naviarhaiku622)
This is another in my continuing obsessive series of making small piano miniatures. By focussing in on just one word in this week's @naviar-records haiku challenge, I'm also keeping the parameters of
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The wonderful Fallen Angels Dance Theatre have two upcoming online workshops on 9th & 16th December. You can book for those here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/move-meditate-transform-online-workshop-tickets-1760730685879 You can read about their work in our latest issue: recovery-arts.org/pr-magazine/...
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Got me the red robe this time at the University of West London graduation yesterday. I’m so grateful to Dr Cathy Sloan for being such an amazing supervisor. Best of it is that we continue working together through @performingrecovery.bsky.social and now we can be friends as well as colleagues too.
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Film and theatre director Victoria Klipova talks to @performingrecovery.bsky.social's @leonclowes.bsky.social about how her addiction play "On Thin Ice" has connected with audiences in Russia. WATCH the interview here: youtu.be/iMHt4UCd1v4 READ the blog edit here: recovery-arts.org/2025/12/02/s...
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Artist Paul James Kearney spoke to @performingrecovery.bsky.social's @leonclowes.bsky.social about his chemsex digital practice artworks. You can read the edited veresion on our blog here: recovery-arts.org/2025/11/28/h... And the full interview is available to watch here: youtu.be/zlyQoJAnAiY
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Hyperfocus and Vulnerability: Paul James Kearney interview
Paul James Kearney Galway city based contemporary painter by education and draughtsman by trade, Paul James Kearney combines these two disciplines in his digital practice. After seeing some of Paul’s…
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
After seeing Paul James Kearney's artswork at ImpulseLDN's shows at @queerbritain.bsky.social and in Soho, on behalf of @performingrecovery.bsky.social magazine I spoke with the artist about how addiction, recovery and neurodivergence shape his practice. Full interview is here: youtu.be/zlyQoJAnAiY
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Interview with artist Paul James Kearney
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
In every @performingrecovery.bsky.social magazine we publish poetry. In our latest issue - recovery-arts.org/pr-magazine/... - it's Ameet Shah's "It's time to be me" Are you in recovery and have poetry you'd like to share? Subscribe (it's free!) and get in touch: www.patreon.com/c/Performing...
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Brighton's fabulous New Note Orchestra is 10 this year! There's a bumper feature in our latest issue here: recovery-arts.org/performing-r... New Note are performing on 20th November as part of Forests Without Frontiers "Enchanting Forest" Book tickets for that here: brightondome.org/whats-on/LuR...
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
This Sunday is the brilliant Sober IS Fun at Backyard Comedy Club in Bethnal Green, East London. www.designmynight.com/london/bars/... Raising funds for Forward Trust the comedy club's founder Martyn Davies talks to @leonclowes.bsky.social in our latest magazine: recovery-arts.org/pr-magazine/...
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Contemporary Music for All @comanewmusic.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
📣Opportunity: CoMA Trustee Help shape our vision as the UK’s charity for joyful new music-making! We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Trustee to join CoMA’s Board. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the new music landscape of the UK. www.coma.org/opportunity-...
An ensemble performs on stage, with several players standing and shouting, while a woman at the front holds a microphone and gestures. Overlaid text reads: Help us bring bold and participatory new music experiences to all / Become a CoMA Trustee / Apply now!
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Friends, can I ask a favour? Could you click on the like button on this page so I might make the shortlist? Takes less than five seconds, thank you in advance: walklistencreate.org/walkingpiece...
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Empirical Evidence of the Existence of Angels
During lockdown I kept an 11‑day/11‑hour diary of feathers, thoughts and small wonders while beginning addiction recovery and my art practice. Originally 11 watercolour-word pieces, now an audio-visua...
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Issue 12 has landed! Our twelfth step… In this issue: Fallen Angels Dance Theatre @drdavidpatton.bsky.social Speakbeat Collective Sober IS Fun Jem Tovey Ameet Shah New Note Orchestra Daniel Leyton READ HERE: recovery-arts.org/pr-magazine/...
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Performing Recovery Issue 12
Featuring Fallen Angels, New Note Orchestra, (UP)BEAT, Sober IS Fun, Jem Tovey talks about Recovery Tattoos, Dr David Patton on New Central Media, News, Poetry and Art.
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
I'm delighted to be doing a talk and performance as part of this @walklistencreate.org event on 28th October. Book yourself a free ticket: walklistencreate.org/walkingevent...
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Walking Arts & Health: Episode 1 – Walking Arts & Mental Health
Through our new WALCAfé series, WALC invites you to explore how Walking Arts plays a vital role in well-being, both individually and collectively, physically and mentally. Our first conversation w...
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
To hear about what's happening in addiction recovery arts, subscribe to @performingrecovery.bsky.social magazine. Our next issue is out later this month. Subscribe on Patreon for free - or pay what you can: www.patreon.com/c/Performing... Read previous issues: recovery-arts.org/performing-r...
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
National Recovery Month concludes today. Here, we highlight what our friends at Outside Edge Theatre Company do every week, and to our directory of addiction recovery arts organisations in the UK and beyond. There's so much going on throughout the year! Take a look at our website: recovery-arts.org
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
So, THIS is exciting. I made a programme for Radio 4 and it goes out next week. Don't fret - there will be SEVERAL reminders forthcoming - and a list as long as your arm of people to thank. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio 4 - Multitrack, The Alcoholic's Tarot
Artist Leon Clowes traces addiction recovery through the lens of a bespoke tarot deck.
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Recovery arts isn’t just for September. Got an event, workshop, or project? Comment, DM, or contact us: recovery-arts.org/contact/ We’ll amplify it in our newsletter + magazine.
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Two great events are happening at the end of this National Recovery Month: Sun 28th Sep: Sober Is Fun's Comedy Night in Liverpool's Brink Cafe, doors 6pm, starts at 7pm Tues 30th Sep: @porecovery.bsky.social's African Objects: Psychoactives, Spirituality & Mental Health at Manchester Museum, 6-8pm
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Good People of Manchester! Come see me at @contactmcr.bsky.social this Saturday afternoon for Word of Warning's Emergency 25. I'll be giving alcoholic misfortune tellings between 12-4pm on the first floor landing. See you there Xx
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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
As we draw towards the end of National Recovery Month, Recoverists will gather in Manchester this Thursday 25th September for @porecovery.bsky.social's National Chaordic Symposium at The Whitworth Art Gallery. Information about the event can be found here: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/whats-on/the...
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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Hello. I've made a new audio piece that's going to be in this exhibition in Soho on 4th and 5th October. Would love it if you came along (and let's coordinate if you are coming!) thanks x www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chemtrail-...
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Chemtrail : This is Killing Us - Saturday 4 October and Sunday 5 October
Chemsex is taking lives in our community. Chemtrail: This Is Killing Us shares real stories of risk, resilience, and support.
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