Maya Butalid | Author, Activist & Storyteller
July 24, 2026
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Home is in the Heart: When You’ve Been Away for Far Too Long
Photo by jcomp Living away from the place where one grows up and experiencing the…
July 24, 2026
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Why Storytelling Matters Across Generations: An Obligation
Photo by freepik The act of storytelling across generations has long continued for, well, generations. This…
July 22, 2026
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Cultural Adaptation vs Preservation: A Migrant’s Dilemma
Migrating to another country changes more than a person’s address. It often changes daily habits,…
June 10, 2026
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The Greatest and Hardest Thing: The Journey of Motherhood
Photo by senivpetro Motherhood is the greatest and hardest thing a person can take on. To…
June 10, 2026
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Under Their Own Vine and Fig Tree: Motherhood and Activism
Photo by Maya Butalid Maya Butalid’s memoir about being an activist, a woman, and a mother…
May 19, 2026
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How Migrant Stories Are Told Differently: Representation, Identity, and the Power of Narrative
In today’s media-driven world, migrant stories representation often shapes how entire communities are perceived. News…
May 6, 2026
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Coping With Judgment in Migrant Communities: How to Overcome Stigma and Reclaim Your Identity
Why does it sometimes feel like no matter where you go, you are being judged?…
May 5, 2026
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Personal Evolution of Political Beliefs in Exile: How Perspectives Change Abroad
What happens to your convictions when you leave the place that shaped them? The Personal…
April 24, 2026
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Rebuilding Identity After Migration: Finding Yourself Again Abroad
Migration is often described as a journey toward opportunity, but what happens when that journey…
April 22, 2026
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Public Discourse and the Erasure of Personal Reality: Why Individual Stories Are Being Lost
In today’s interconnected world, public discourse and the erasure of personal reality have become deeply…