When Will You Be Home?

"When Will You Be Home?" is a candid memoir by J. M. Hepner that explores the emotional toll of disaster response, revealing the struggles behind helping others amidst the chaos of hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. Through raw honesty, dark humor, and heartfelt storytelling, Hepner examines the personal costs of burnout, bureaucracy, and the challenge of maintaining one’s own well-being while supporting disaster survivors, offering a revealing glimpse into a rarely seen world.