Maya Butalid | Author, Activist & Storyteller

September 14, 2026
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Digital Activism in Diaspora Communities: How Online Networks Connect People Across Borders
Diaspora digital activism has changed how people living outside their homeland communicate, organize, and participate…

August 27, 2026
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Getting in On Years Away from Home: Aging as an Immigrant
Photo by wirestock The later stages of life have unique challenges for everyone, but for…

August 27, 2026
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An Actual Time Machine: How Stories Keep Your Heritage Safe
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko Plenty of family stories preserving heritage are easily overlooked, especially by…

August 19, 2026
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Voluntary vs Forced Migration: A Personal Experience Perspective
The distinction between voluntary vs forced migration becomes more complicated when we consider the person’s…

August 7, 2026
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Why Complex Migrant Lives Are Oversimplified: The Human Stories Behind Public Narratives
Migration is often discussed through numbers, headlines, political arguments, and broad categories. Yet behind every…

August 4, 2026
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The Emotional Impact of Being Misunderstood Abroad: Why It Hurts More Than You Think
Moving to another country often brings excitement, hope, and the promise of new opportunities. Yet…

July 31, 2026
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The Risks of Being an Activist Abroad: Understanding the Challenges, Legal Concerns, and Ways to Stay Safe
Advocacy has always been a powerful way to promote human rights, social justice, and democratic…

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,…
