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“Day One: Rythmia, Ayahuasca, and Breathwork”
The car accident felt like a push from the universe, guiding me towards Rythmia in Costa Rica. Despite feeling guilty and uncertain about spending a lot of money on myself, there was a deep-seated belief that this journey was meant… Continue reading
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“The Push: After the Accident”
The weeks following the accident were undoubtedly the toughest I’d ever faced. It was a time when I truly began to understand how others perceived me. Surprisingly, some of those I expected to stand by me were the ones who… Continue reading
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“Dreams, Doors, and Dimensions: The Accident”
To keep my mind in check, I made it a habit of walking every day after work. I’d pop in my earbuds, blasting tunes that lifted my spirits and drowned out the noise in my head. Lately, though, my mind… Continue reading
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Finding My Tribe: Finding Charlie
Finding people I could talk to about my spiritual experiences was crucial for me. I needed an outlet to share what was happening to me and to know I wasn’t alone. So, for the next year, I dove headfirst into… Continue reading
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“An Old World: Transformed”
After my spiritual awakening, my entire world transformed. I became acutely attuned to the emotions of those around me, sensing their despair, happiness, and joy as they passed by. My senses heightened, making certain foods intolerable and large groups overwhelming.… 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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“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
"Finding Belonging: The Struggles of an Afro-Cuban Queer Medium in Spiritual Spaces" 