I'm sorry we lost touch too. You'll be glad to know that, even though we are relocating the site of the main sanctuary, we're partnering with another Delmarva sanctuary to ensure that local chickens still find their way to sanctuary. Our move will also put us in a better position to pursue agriculture reform projects aimed at structural change on the Delmarva and elsewhere.
Thanks for sharing our story and helping us ask for support!
Stephanie, this is pattrice. I'm glad you have the book and hope you read it someday. Meantime, you might want to have a look at the article that prompted Lantern Books to ask me to write Aftershock. It's at http://www.satyamag.com/jun05/jones_fear.html
And please, please don't slip into the cycle of feeling bad about not doing enough to make yourself feel better! When you can and remember, take a minute or two in between tasks to stretch and maybe step outside to look at the sky. What you did just now -- telling people what's going on in your life -- is also extremely healthy. Whatever you are or aren't able to do, just remember: You're not alone.