Motherhood July 22, 2026

I’m a Lucky Mom

Me: Mari, thank you for being my daughter. Mari: I should be the one to thank you because you’re the one who made me in your tummy, right? Me:…

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Pregnancy Journey · March 29, 2026

Awakening

It’s almost midnight, but I’m fully awake. With my phone in my hands tapping letters on the screen, under the blanket. I’m feeling guilty. I…

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Two homes. One unfolding story.

Stories to Tell is a personal journal about life, love, family, culture, and the everyday discoveries that connect the Philippines and Japan.

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