For Shin Kabalo, a new chapter began when she moved to Pawtucket with her five children, leaving behind her old life and stepping into the unknown. While the excitement of a fresh start filled the air, Shin couldn’t help but feel apprehensive about settling into a new neighborhood and finding her place in the community. Little did she know that a life-changing friendship was waiting just next door.
Upon arriving in her new home, Shin quickly realized that the neighborhood was more welcoming than she had imagined. Among her new neighbors was 82-year-old Paul Callahan, an elderly man who had recently lost his wife and was struggling with loneliness. Paul was the last surviving member of his family, having outlived his siblings and his beloved wife of many years. The empty house beside him mirrored the quiet emptiness that had crept into his life. Read the full story here ▶
