In ”On Saving Mockingbirds,” Marie Saba provides her insights on Gerhardt’s paper, which explores transformations and losses inherent to life and therapy, not limited to extraordinary circumstances like the pandemic. Saba draws a connection between the ominous, lifeless qualities described in Gerhardt’s article and the concept of Psychic Devastation, which Gerhardt had previously proposed. Both concepts share a horrifying quality where something is disconnected from time and space and stems feelings of isolation. Saba emphasizes Gerhardt’s call for a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to therapy that acknowledges social differences and integrates psychoanalytic predecessors into contemporary thinking, highlighting the need for non-binary approaches to complex issues. Saba considers Gerhardt’s case examples to provide valuable insights into the intricate relationship between loss, trauma, and mental health.