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“Sad Discoveries,” by India LaPlace, A Christmas Eve Review

J.A. Carter-Winward

{Warning:This review contains explicit content and language. If you are offended by explicit language and content, feel free to not be. Or feel free to skip this review.  I'm good, either way.} “And if I’d learned that, My marriage might have survived, Or, at least, Maybe my dad wouldn’t tell me That I’m the kind… Continue reading “Sad Discoveries,” by India LaPlace, A Christmas Eve Review

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How to Be a Light

J.A. Carter-Winward

It's easy to get caught up in holiday cheer. To get caught in the trappings of the "spirit" of the holidays. The holidays are supposed to bring out the best in us, but it seems like it brings out the worst. For many—too many people--the holidays bring with them grief, loss, pain, stress, unreachable expectations,… Continue reading How to Be a Light