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“2018: My Great Awakening”
After graduate school, my life kicked into full throttle. Everything sped by so rapidly that I couldn’t pinpoint the exact moment when I lost my connection to spirit. During this whirlwind period, I met the love of my life, and… Continue reading
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“At the Table: Claiming My Chair”
In the hustle and bustle of college life, finding your place can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. For me, it was the allure of Greek letter organizations that promised a sense of belonging, just like it did for many… Continue reading
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“Echoes of Authenticity: Navigating My Queer Identity and Acceptance at Rutgers”
Growing up in a household where every word, action, and even the company I kept was scrutinized by my mother, I gradually lost touch with my own identity. My existence seemed to orbit around fulfilling her wants and needs, leaving… Continue reading
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“Rutgers Realms: Navigating Academia and Astral Projections.”
Entering Rutgers University felt like stepping into a dream realized. My ex-boyfriend introduced me to a financial aid advisor who helped me navigate the application process. But there was a crucial hurdle: convincing my mother to complete her part of… Continue reading
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“From Chaos to Clarity: A Journey of Healing and Manifestation”
After my parents split, it was just Mom holding down the fort for us four kids – my two older siblings, my younger brother, and me. Mom worked nights to keep a roof over our heads and food on the… Continue reading
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“Voices Unheard: Childhood Struggles, Spiritual Conflicts, and Finding Courage.”
Part II of the blog post, “Faith Betrayed” During those days, the neighborhood kids would gather in front of the grocery store for games like kickball, hopscotch, and tag. It was where some of my best childhood memories were made—playing… Continue reading
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“Faith Betrayed: A Journey Through Religion and Trauma”
*Disclaimer: Sensitive Topic of Sexual Assault When my parents were married, attending church every Sunday was a deeply ingrained routine. Dad, a devout Catholic, ensured we never missed a service, and our family’s unique blend of Catholicism and Regla de… Continue reading
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“Beneath the Anklet: A Journey into Spiritual Protection”
After briefly exploring Wicca, Clarissa, Jimena, and I found it didn’t quite resonate with us, so we decided to delve into something more familiar: Santeria/Regla de Ocha. Despite having family members knowledgeable or initiated into the religion, we kept our… Continue reading
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“Navigating High School: Discovering Personal Identity through Spiritual Exploration.”
Navigating high school was like tackling an obstacle course for me. As a teenager, I was painfully shy, with only a handful of friends who often felt more like bullies than buddies. I let them walk all over me, desperate… Continue reading
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“Journey Through the Imaginary: Navigating Past Lives and Premonitions
“But my most powerful memory of connecting with spirit happened one night in my room. I shared a room with my younger brother, who was about 5 at the time. I must have been around 10. I woke up from… Continue reading
"Finding Belonging: The Struggles of an Afro-Cuban Queer Medium in Spiritual Spaces" 