Maya Butalid | Author, Activist & Storyteller
October 22, 2026
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Birds Must Leave the Nest: Learning to Let Go of Your Child
Photo by Drazen Zigic Moving on from almost a lifetime of motherhood and letting go…
October 22, 2026
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It’s a Full-Time Job Too: How a Mother Balances Her Work
Photo by Yan Krukau Although it’s true that motherhood is labor, it’s actually more so…
October 22, 2026
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Losing Confidence After Migration or Activism: Rebuilding Identity and Belonging
Moving to another country or stepping away from an activist movement can change how you…
October 6, 2026
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Tickled Pink in Age: The Joy in Becoming a Grandmother
Photo by Rene Terp Life has a funny way of presenting us with unexpected gifts,…
October 6, 2026
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The Mother of Wisdom: How Mothers Pass On Their Experiences
Photo by Drazen Zigic From the moment her child is born, a mother is already…
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…