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Dirty Martinis and Disaster Headlines
While headlines shift and social feeds refresh, families in Texas are living through what the rest of us scroll past. This piece is a personal reflection on the helplessness of watching from a distance, the noise of blame, and the quiet, lasting impact on those who don’t get to move on. Continue reading
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A World That Doesn’t Feel Like Home
A personal reflection on generational values, cultural identity, and the disorienting state of the modern world. Through memories of my parents’ resilience and my father’s paradoxical nature, I explore what it means to belong in a society that feels increasingly unfamiliar, yet remains the only home I’ve ever known. Continue reading
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My Parents Called It Protection, but I Called It Prison – With Better Snacks!
A look back at growing up with overprotective parents and surviving the high-stakes drama of middle school. From imaginary dangers to tween-level trauma, I relive the chaos with humor and heart. Continue reading
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Welcome to My Journey
My upbringing in a traditional Italian household where discipline, structure, and respect shaped who I am. Through stories of family, culture, and self-discovery, I explore the values I was raised with – and how I’ve learned to question, grow, and build a life that honors both roots and freedom. Continue reading
The Creative Quill 