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when the fair is over
on knowing when it's time to leave
Feb 20
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your authenticity will cost you
on the price of being real in a world that charges admission 💸
Feb 11
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the art of political rebellion: finding your true north
because sometimes the bravest thing is asking "what if everything i believe is wrong?"
Feb 3
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i'm not there anymore: on growth and judgment
the house you're trying to rob is empty, but i've found a new home
Jan 28
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non-binary in a binary world: adventures in pronoun roulette
they/he/confusion - a guide to existing while genderqueer
Jan 27
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on coming back (and maybe leaving?)
when principles and platforms collide
Dec 20, 2024
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on homecomings & the ghosts that we pack away
when your past has a zip code and a monthly fee
Dec 18, 2024
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on homecomings & the ghosts that we pack away
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on creating meaning in a chaotic world
reflections on a queer puerto rican's evolving personal life philosophy
Nov 30, 2024
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on the power within
we have more agency than we credit ourselves for
Nov 18, 2024
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the karenification of edgard portela
when a low-trust world breaks your spirit (and your customer service smile) 😭
Nov 14, 2024
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help me make the blog better (or i'll keep making bad jokes) 🥺
your feedback could save countless readers from my puns. be a hero today.
Oct 31, 2024
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modern love is a scam: notes from my coffee shop existential crisis 🫂
confession: i'm too complicated to date (and that's okay) ✨
Oct 28, 2024
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