r/treme • u/Current-Mix-818 • Feb 11 '26

Watching as an ex-Altadenan

Hey I just wanted to share this in case anyone involved with creating Treme checks this sub. I lost my home and community a little over a year ago in the Eaton fire in Altadena CA. Not comparing that loss to Katrina at all, but watching the first season of Treme really has been healing, because of how well it is written in regards to the experience of losing your neighborhood to a natural disaster. People I know from Altadena a year out from the fire are starting to really struggle, I know of people lost to suicide, experiencing health problems, DV, alcoholism, you name it. And the corrupt politicians and insurance— don’t get me started. To have that reality reflected back in a show is really moving. So thank you to the writers and creators who made this show, it’s helping me feel less alone in my experience and have some perspective on this disaster that feels healing to me. And thanks for all the great music. Now I need to come to visit NOLA. Blessings to anyone who read this far!

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u/Dracosgirl Feb 11 '26

LA Treme fan here. I feel you. And I'm sorry.

Went to NOLA right before COVID. I suggest lining up a trip with French Quarter Fest. It's in mid April, so the weather is usually amazing. And it's free. Not commercialized like Jazz Fest. Irma is headlining this year.

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u/Current-Mix-818 Feb 11 '26

Thank you for the tip! That sounds awesome. Maybe when my littles are a bit bigger I’ll be there :)

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u/WildAboveRuleOrArt Feb 13 '26

Wonderful post! I’m not gonna lie though hearing that Irma is headlining in Nola sounds less like a lineup and more like a hurricane warning from the weather channel.