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Lines of travelers about to intersect, home is in the heart

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…

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A lightbox that says “Live a Good Story”. storytelling matters

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…

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The Greatest and Hardest Thing: The Journey of Motherhood

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…

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Maya lived a life fighting to be under her own vine and fig tree.

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…

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The belly of a pregnant woman in the mirror.

April 21, 2026

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Gazing into the Mirror: How Mothers See Themselves

Photo by pvproductions Every mother has a moment of quiet truth when she stands in…

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Collage of diverse human faces merged into one portrait representing intersectional identity, cultural diversity, and the experience of living between multiple worlds

April 20, 2026

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Holding Two Worlds: Finding Identity in the Intersections

Photo by freepik Maya Butalid’s memoir on Filipino-Dutch identity, Chasing Windmills, offers a powerful look at…

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Mother lifting baby with joy, capturing emotional bonding and the tender moments of early motherhood journey

April 19, 2026

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There Will Be Tears Throughout: A Mother’s Emotional Journey

Photo by rawpixel.com A mother’s love is often described as a constant, unbreakable bond, but…

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Immigrant woman learning to belong while sitting on a bench with bicycle in a Dutch neighborhood

April 18, 2026

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Learning to Belong: An Immigrant’s Passage into Dutch Life

Photo by freepik The memoir Chasing Windmills by Maya Butalid tells a powerful story of Filipino…

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love over fear

March 27, 2026

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Love Over Fear: The Mother Always Chooses Your Best Tomorrow

Photo by freepik There is nothing in this world that is quite like the unconditional…

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The Greater Good: Human Rights Advocacy in the Underground

March 27, 2026

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The Greater Good: Human Rights Advocacy in the Underground

Photo by Esquire The legacy of the underground movement in modern Philippines lives in people like…

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