Tag: family
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Connecting with Ancestors
I was born at the end of fall, when the world around us is seemingly preparing for a period of rest. It’s a time when the trees are mostly bare, and the greenery has transitioned into shades of brown. While this might seem melancholic to some, I believe there is a unique beauty in this…
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What My Ancestors Left For Me
Last year, I felt left out because I didn’t have some special spiritual lineage with heirloom tools in my procession like a bunch of Instagram accounts claimed. I was delusional about my heritage. I pretty much thought I came from normal folks that ultimately lead lives that were only spiritual on Sundays. But that’s what…
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How to Get My Baby to Sleep
My daughter was born early and struggled to gain weight. I was breastfeeding around the clock to help her gain. I was lucky to get 4 consecutive hours of sleep in a day. I can still remember being unshowered and barely dressed, begging this tiny 5 lbs person to just stop crying. My dachshund mix…
Kayla Arthur 