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  • Oct 12, 2026, 8:13 PM

    In my case, I work as a psychologist.

    And it is precisely this work as a psychologist that makes it clear to me that we must support the housing protests.

    My clients come to me suffering from stress, anxiety or post-traumatic stress as a result of the housing crisis.

    Some have already been evicted from their own homes as children, or from rented accommodation now as adults.

    Many have serious social conflicts with their flatmates, as these living arrangements are not of their own free will.

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  • Oct 12, 2026, 8:17 PM

    Or they live in homes where conditions make it impossible for them to maintain healthy habits: with no natural light, no space to cook, or in neighbourhoods full of cars where it is impossible to walk.

    All of this takes its toll on their mental health. That is why a significant part of my work involves explaining the sociological context to them: it is not their fault; it is a social problem. Therefore, the solution is a social one.

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  • Oct 12, 2026, 8:21 PM

    That is why, over the years, I have been advising my patients who were facing very serious housing problems to get in touch with mutual support groups in their neighbourhoods, such as the tenants’ union.

    Therefore, contrary to what the fascists claim, many of us are here at the camp because we work, we are good professionals, and we understand the housing problem from our professional perspective.

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  • Oct 12, 2026, 8:23 PM

    And we choose to show empathy towards vulnerable people, like #MariCarmen, rather than defend oppression, spread hate and uphold privileges.

    We call for more collective vigils, more support and action to stop evictions, more protective cordons, and fewer fascist attacks.

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