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Sober and Stronger
I was a “surprise” to my parents because they were already in their mid-40s when I came along. My two brothers were much older than me...
Aug 15, 20187 min read


Beyond My Mistakes
Each one of us has a story. Mine is a tale of a woman who was able to achieve her dreams because of the people along the way. If others...
Jul 3, 20188 min read


After All, We Smile
My family and I lived with my maternal grandparents who were avid travelers. They would take us on trips, big and small, to let us...
Jun 22, 20189 min read


Unplanned Happiness
I wanted to live a better life. I made plans and took action, thinking I could create my own future. But I now realize now that things...
Jun 14, 20186 min read


Behind a Beautiful World
Dad was in the Airforce, and we got posted to Hobsonville Airforce Auckland in 1973. Growing up in the Airforce community was fun...
May 11, 20187 min read


From the Ashes
I proudly held back tears from falling off my cheeks. Nothing has ever felt overwhelmingly good. I could not stop waving at the cheering...
Apr 25, 20186 min read


Before True Love Arrives
Much of my early life, I was told that I was strange and dumb. I never had a good self-esteem. As I grew up, I had terrible experiences...
Apr 24, 20188 min read


From Meek to Bold
If I were to give advice to the little girl that never stood up to anyone and felt alone much of her life, I would tell her that it’s...
Apr 19, 20187 min read
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