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Sunday’s Drama
The last eleven days seem like forever. At this point, my body has started to heal. My C-section wound doesn’t hurt as much. My bleeding is significantly less, just like the last days of my period. My breasts, too, are… Continue reading
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Books, Libs Matter: an Interview on Simplay Podcast
Happy Friday, everyone! I’m on official leave today. Not only is it Sprout’s 34th week; I also had a scheduled interview with a local podcaster and friend, Atty. Christopher H. Pobre. Today’s interview was about my profession as a librarian.… Continue reading
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To Sir, with Love
John 14:1-4 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for… Continue reading
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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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