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Amanda Ayako


O Christmas Tree
We decorated our Christmas tree last night. There, in our shared home, Blake and I hung up the lights, bulbs, trinkets, and ornaments from our travels. I don’t know when we started this habit, but we’ve collected Christmas ornaments and coasters from places we’ve visited over the years. Like the tiny little teapot from Fortnum and Mason, where we had High Tea in London over the summer. And then there are the ornaments that carry heavier memories, the ones we picked up along t

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Apprehension
I used to write like I had nothing to lose. Then I lost everything. And I became apprehensive.

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Back Home
In June, I moved back to Media, PA. The place that prides itself as being "Everybody’s Hometown" is mine once again. And I couldn't be...

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What's Next?
As I look ahead, my greatest priority is continuing the critical work I've been doing on myself.

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Oct 1, 20216 min read


One. Year.
Yesterday marked 365 days of continuous sobriety for me. I am beyond grateful.

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Sep 27, 20213 min read


Asian, Anonymous
Why are there so few Asians in recovery?

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Apr 30, 20217 min read
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