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November 3, 2025
By Ellise
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In this piece, the author contrasts the frustrations of learning to sew with the deeper struggle of unlearning blind faith after leaving a cult. Through motherhood, she explores resilience, distrust, and the longing to believe again—examining how trauma reshapes the ability to learn, trust, and find meaning in faith.

01 Nov

New Post on Bipolar and Motherhood

November 1

A raw and reflective essay on living with Bipolar Disorder while navigating friendship, motherhood, and forgiveness — part of the #NanoPoblano2025 challenge.