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I’m Not a Vegan, I Use Bottled Shampoo… and I Just Want a Good Girlfriend
A few of my Ainakoa girls :) I would describe myself as a social person. Maybe it’s partly because I’m the oldest child, and my sister...
Maddie Bruins
Mar 203 min read
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A New Chapter
The people I talk to the most are my mom, dad, and sister. Like any family, we’ve been through a lot—divorces, marriages, job changes,...
Maddie Bruins
Feb 52 min read
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The Ocean’s Power: What I Learned in Hawaii and Why I’ll Never Live Far from the Sea
When I lived in Hawaii, I was introduced to the traditions and deep respect the locals have for the ocean. It wasn’t just a place to swim...
Maddie Bruins
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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Witnessing the Dominican / Haitian Divide
This is a topic that I get asked about a lot in my work and personal life. As I am neither Dominican, nor Haitian, I feel that I am not...
Maddie Bruins
Dec 20, 20235 min read
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