Come Quote by Jesmyn Ward
“On one hand, I can say, you know, I had many family members - I had many people in my extended family who left right after Katrina, who relocated to different cities, right? Houston, Atlanta. Right? Most of them have come back.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NPR Fresh Air, 2018
Family ties often stretch and contract after crises, yet many return to their roots despite relocation.
In simple terms: Families disperse after disaster but many reunite later.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and nurture enduring family bonds.
Themes
family
resilience
migration
homecoming
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
personal
observational
When to use this quote
- post‑disaster relocation
- family reunions
- community support
Key Concepts
social networks
displacement
reconciliation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain connections across distance?
- What draws people back home after upheaval?
A Different Perspective
Some may never return, facing new lives elsewhere.
