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Little Stones & Big Burdens

Little Stones & Big Burdens

The power of small things, the weight of words (and bodies), & the silencing of women

Aug 25, 2023
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I am supposed to be in Canada right now with my partner and kids, visiting friends and family, having barbecues, drinking 7-11 slurpees and connecting with some of my favourite people on earth. But in an unfortunate series of events leading up to our flight, we had to cancel our trip. Let me go back to the night before our scheduled flight. Or rather, nearly a year earlier.

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