Patti Castillo-De Guzman
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James Martin: The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything
I don’t smoke. I don’t drink. I don’t do drugs. But if there is one thing I’m addicted to, that’s books. Every time I go practically anywhere, I have to find a bookstore and I have to buy a book.… Continue reading
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I Ain’t Pretty
I’m slowly teaching myself to love myself – pores and all.I lost my confidence in high school, the story of how still too painful to recall. Since then, I loathed how I look like: the long face, small eyes, upturned… Continue reading
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I have a confession.
I’ve been binge-listening to atheist and progressive Christian content on YouTube for the past few weeks. I listen with no intention of defending my five-year-old faith or leaving the church. I listen to reflect. At least, that’s what I tell… Continue reading
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How to react when others mock your looks
With all the compassion, kindness, and love crusades being spread all over the world, I find it funny that some people still enjoy making fun of someone’s physical appearance in 2020. But since we can’t change other people – that’s… Continue reading
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Hi, people. I have an eating disorder.
(TRIGGER WARNING! If you suffer from an eating disorder and feel you might be triggered by a detailed retelling, please do not read.) Hello, people. Yesterday, I managed to catch the last few minutes of a friend’s radio talk airing… Continue reading
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Han Kang: The Vegetarian
Saturday, March 25, 3-something in the afternoon. I don’t know what’s gone into him. (I’m lying now. I do. Peace.) Boy Scout: Let’s watch “Beauty and the Beast” tomorrow. If we wait until next weekend (as originally planned), it mightn’t… Continue reading
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11 Things I Love About F
F thinks I’m weird for loving him. I’m not and here’s why: 1. He loves God and the Catholic Church. Before we decided we love each other (for love is a decision, a commitment, and a sacrifice, said Father Peter),… Continue reading
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To Inoo, My Prince
You should’ve turned eight yesterday, my love. I should’ve made a cake for you. I was saving the carob for yesterday, because dogs can’t have chocolate, and Chloe Coscarelli has this recipe for pupcakes I was dying for you to… Continue reading
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