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Yesterday, I walked into the salon for what I thought would be a routine hair appointment, a small escape from the everyday. I always look forward…
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As the new school year begins, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how our words and actions as parents and educators can profoundly impact a…
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Writing has always been a part of my life, but it wasn’t until I embarked on my journey of writing a novel that I truly understood…